| The new batsman is Saeed Anwar. | |
| The new batsman is Chris Gayle. | |
| The new bowler is Ryan Harris. | |
| 0.1 | Ryan Harris to Saeed Anwar, 0, 152.00kph, S Anwar defends with a straight bat. No runs taken |
| 0.2 | Ryan Harris to Saeed Anwar, 1, 149.66kph, R Harris hurls this through. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic on-drive. One more |
| 0.3 | Ryan Harris to Chris Gayle, 0, 150.75kph, Defended off the back foot. C Gayle struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 0.4 | Ryan Harris to Chris Gayle, 0, 147.77kph, R Harris pitches that one outside off. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. No run |
| 0.5 | Ryan Harris to Chris Gayle, 1, 148.95kph, C Gayle swats this one. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 0.6 | Ryan Harris to Saeed Anwar, NO BALL, 151.26kph, R Harris hurls this through and he maintains an off stump line. Excellent timing from S Anwar as he plays an on-drive. Easy single to be had there |
| Free hit coming up... | |
| 0.6 | Ryan Harris to Chris Gayle, 1, 150.11kph, That one goes on straight. C Gayle plays it gently through the off side. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| End of over 1 (5 runs) Pakistan 5 / 0 (RR: 5.00) | |
| Chris Gayle 2* (4b 0x4 0x6) Ryan Harris 1-0-5-0 Saeed Anwar 2 (3b 0x4 0x6) | |
| The new bowler is Lasith Malinga. | |
| 1.1 | Lasith Malinga to Chris Gayle, 0, 152.00kph, L Malinga maintains a tight line outside off. Aggressive on-drive from C Gayle and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 1.2 | Lasith Malinga to Chris Gayle, 1, 151.96kph, L Malinga hurls this through and he maintains an off stump line. Hit straight to the fielder. That is an excellent call by C Gayle. One run |
| 1.3 | Lasith Malinga to Saeed Anwar, 0, 147.40kph, short and straight. S Anwar goes on to the back foot and keeps it down and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 1.4 | Lasith Malinga to Saeed Anwar, 0, 151.89kph, L Malinga maintains an off stump line. S Anwar strides forward and blocks. No run |
| 1.5 | Lasith Malinga to Saeed Anwar, 0, 148.00kph, That continues on straight. Defended off the back foot. Not in the gap |
| 1.6 | Lasith Malinga to Saeed Anwar, 6, 151.29kph, L Malinga hurls this through. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic square drive. Fielder is underneath it but the ball sails over his head. SIX |
| End of over 2 (7 runs) Pakistan 12 / 0 (RR: 6.00) | |
| Chris Gayle 3* (6b 0x4 0x6) Lasith Malinga 1-0-7-0 Saeed Anwar 8 (7b 0x4 1x6) Ryan Harris 1-0-5-0 | |
| 2.1 | Ryan Harris to Chris Gayle, 0, 151.78kph, C Gayle defends with a straight bat and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 2.2 | Ryan Harris to Chris Gayle, 0, 147.23kph, short and straight. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic late cut. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. C Gayle rightly sends him back |
| 2.3 | Ryan Harris to Chris Gayle, 1, 147.92kph, R Harris is working up a good head of steam here. That continues on straight. C Gayle late cuts but can't time it properly. One more to the total |
| 2.4 | Ryan Harris to Saeed Anwar, 0, 151.43kph, That one goes on straight. S Anwar hangs on the back foot and blocks it and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 2.5 | Ryan Harris to Saeed Anwar, 1, 146.83kph, short length outside off stump. S Anwar plays a punchy pull. The batsmen only take one |
| 2.6 | Ryan Harris to Chris Gayle, 0, 145.45kph, R Harris hurls this through. Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the leg side. Great pull. No runs taken |
| End of over 3 (2 runs) Pakistan 14 / 0 (RR: 4.67) | |
| Saeed Anwar 9* (9b 0x4 1x6) Ryan Harris 2-0-7-0 Chris Gayle 4 (10b 0x4 0x6) Lasith Malinga 1-0-7-0 | |
| 3.1 | Lasith Malinga to Saeed Anwar, 0, 146.17kph, L Malinga is working up a good head of steam here. Short length outside off stump. S Anwar pulls but can't time it properly. No run |
| 3.2 | Lasith Malinga to Saeed Anwar, 1, 147.34kph, L Malinga pitches that one outside off. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed pull. One more to the total |
| 3.3 | Lasith Malinga to Chris Gayle, 0, 147.34kph, short length outside off stump. Defensive stroke. C Gayle's technique had to be good to play that one. No runs taken |
| 3.4 | Lasith Malinga to Chris Gayle, 0, 150.22kph, short and straight. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic pull. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. C Gayle rightly sends him back |
| 3.5 | Lasith Malinga to Chris Gayle, 0, 147.51kph, L Malinga is working up a good head of steam here. That continues on straight. C Gayle gets behind the ball and blocks it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 3.6 | Lasith Malinga to Chris Gayle, 1, 151.63kph, C Gayle plays it gently through the leg side. That is an excellent call by C Gayle. One run |
| End of over 4 (2 runs) Pakistan 16 / 0 (RR: 4.00) | |
| Chris Gayle 5* (14b 0x4 0x6) Lasith Malinga 2-0-9-0 Saeed Anwar 10 (11b 0x4 1x6) Ryan Harris 2-0-7-0 | |
| 4.1 | Ryan Harris to Chris Gayle, 2, 149.95kph, R Harris hits a short length outside off. Crunched through the off side. Well executed late cut. C Gayle pushes hard for two. Excellent running |
| 4.2 | Ryan Harris to Chris Gayle, 6, 147.32kph, R Harris is working up a good head of steam here. Excellent timing from C Gayle as he plays a pull. Six runs! Fantastic batting |
| 4.3 | Ryan Harris to Chris Gayle, 1, 151.52kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the off side. Great late cut. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 4.4 | Ryan Harris to Saeed Anwar, 2, 150.94kph, That one goes on straight. Two more to the total |
| 4.5 | Ryan Harris to Saeed Anwar, 1, 147.16kph, R Harris hurls this through. S Anwar played that with soft hands. That is an excellent call by S Anwar. One run |
| 4.6 | Ryan Harris to Chris Gayle, 0, 147.95kph, R Harris bowls this gun-barrel straight. C Gayle plays it gently through the off side and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 5 (12 runs) Pakistan 28 / 0 (RR: 5.60) | |
| Saeed Anwar 13* (13b 0x4 1x6) Ryan Harris 3-0-19-0 Chris Gayle 14 (18b 0x4 1x6) Lasith Malinga 2-0-9-0 | |
| 5.1 | Lasith Malinga to Saeed Anwar, 1lb, 151.64kph, L Malinga bowls this gun-barrel straight. S Anwar is beaten by the movement. One more to the total |
| 5.2 | Lasith Malinga to Chris Gayle, 1, 145.52kph, L Malinga hurls this through. Not much movement from this surface. C Gayle pushes this ball through the leg side. The batsmen only take one |
| 5.3 | Lasith Malinga to Saeed Anwar, 0, 149.85kph, L Malinga is working up a good head of steam here and he maintains a tight line outside off. S Anwar plays that one with the full face of the bat. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. S Anwar rightly sends him back |
| 5.4 | Lasith Malinga to Saeed Anwar, 0, 145.47kph, Not much movement from this surface. S Anwar gets behind the ball and blocks it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 5.5 | Lasith Malinga to Saeed Anwar, 0, 150.84kph, That continues on straight. Bouncer! S Anwar sways away and lets it go through |
| 5.6 | Lasith Malinga to Saeed Anwar, 4, 145.55kph, That one goes on straight. Crunched through the off side. Well executed late cut. That went to the boundary in a flash |
| End of over 6 (6 runs) Pakistan 34 / 0 (RR: 5.67) | |
| Chris Gayle 15* (19b 0x4 1x6) Lasith Malinga 3-0-14-0 Saeed Anwar 17 (18b 1x4 1x6) Ryan Harris 3-0-19-0 | |
| 6.1 | Ryan Harris to Chris Gayle, 1, 148.46kph, R Harris bowls this gun-barrel straight. C Gayle plays it gently through the off side. They take a single |
| 6.2 | Ryan Harris to Saeed Anwar, 1lb, 150.82kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. Oh beaten comprehensively there. One more to the total |
| 6.3 | Ryan Harris to Chris Gayle, 2, 151.34kph, R Harris bowls this gun-barrel straight. Excellent timing from C Gayle as he plays a drive. Two runs taken. The return is over the stumps |
| 6.4 | Ryan Harris to Chris Gayle, 0, 150.32kph, That one goes on straight. C Gayle hangs on the back foot and blocks it. Not in the gap |
| 6.5 | Ryan Harris to Chris Gayle, WIDE, Harsh call from T Hill - as this one straddles the tramlines outside off |
| 6.5 | Ryan Harris to Chris Gayle, WIDE, Harsh call from T Hill - as this one straddles the tramlines outside off |
| 6.5 | Ryan Harris to Chris Gayle, 0, 143.97kph, Bouncer! C Gayle sways away and lets it go through |
| 6.6 | Ryan Harris to Chris Gayle, 1, 146.33kph, R Harris pitches that one outside off. C Gayle puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| End of over 7 (7 runs) Pakistan 41 / 0 (RR: 5.86) | |
| Chris Gayle 19* (24b 0x4 1x6) Ryan Harris 4-0-25-0 Saeed Anwar 17 (19b 1x4 1x6) Lasith Malinga 3-0-14-0 | |
| 7.1 | Lasith Malinga to Chris Gayle, 1, 148.47kph, C Gayle plays it gently through the off side and he trots through for the single |
| 7.2 | Lasith Malinga to Saeed Anwar, 1, 147.11kph, L Malinga is working up a good head of steam here. Hit straight to the fielder. One more to the total |
| 7.3 | Lasith Malinga to Chris Gayle, 1, 145.26kph, C Gayle plays it gently through the leg side. The batsmen only take one |
| 7.4 | Lasith Malinga to Saeed Anwar, 0, 142.73kph, L Malinga pitches that one outside off. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 7.5 | Lasith Malinga to Saeed Anwar, 1, 145.68kph, Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 7.6 | Lasith Malinga to Chris Gayle, 3, 150.49kph, L Malinga hurls this through. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic late cut. C Gayle pushes hard. They run three |
| End of over 8 (7 runs) Pakistan 48 / 0 (RR: 6.00) | |
| Chris Gayle 24* (27b 0x4 1x6) Lasith Malinga 4-0-21-0 Saeed Anwar 19 (22b 1x4 1x6) Ryan Harris 4-0-25-0 | |
| 8.1 | Ryan Harris to Chris Gayle, 1, 143.59kph, Not much movement from this surface. C Gayle puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more to the total |
| 8.2 | Ryan Harris to Saeed Anwar, 0, 145.21kph, R Harris hits a good length outside off. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed on-drive |
| 8.3 | Ryan Harris to Saeed Anwar, 1, 144.98kph, short and straight. S Anwar plays it gently through the leg side. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| And that's the 50 run partnership! Excellent batting from this pair. | |
| 8.4 | Ryan Harris to Chris Gayle, NO BALL, 143.58kph, R Harris is working up a good head of steam here. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| Free hit coming up... | |
| 8.4 | Ryan Harris to Saeed Anwar, 1, 143.03kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. S Anwar puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 8.5 | Ryan Harris to Chris Gayle, WIDE, Harsh call from T Hill - as this one straddles the tramlines outside off |
| 8.5 | Ryan Harris to Chris Gayle, 2, 140.83kph, R Harris hurls this through. Not much movement from this surface. C Gayle collects two |
| 8.6 | Ryan Harris to Chris Gayle, 4, 143.86kph, C Gayle plays an extravagant upper cut. Glorious timing. Four more to the total |
| End of over 9 (12 runs) Pakistan 60 / 0 (RR: 6.67) | |
| Saeed Anwar 21* (25b 1x4 1x6) Ryan Harris 5-0-37-0 Chris Gayle 32 (31b 1x4 1x6) Lasith Malinga 4-0-21-0 | |
| 9.1 | Lasith Malinga to Saeed Anwar, 2, 147.65kph, L Malinga maintains a tight line outside off. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic late cut. Two more runs |
| 9.2 | Lasith Malinga to Saeed Anwar, 1lb, 145.28kph, L Malinga hurls this through. Not much movement from this surface. S Anwar is beaten by the movement. One more to the total |
| 9.3 | Lasith Malinga to Chris Gayle, 1, 142.76kph, L Malinga bowls this gun-barrel straight. C Gayle plays it gently through the leg side. Easy single to be had there |
| 9.4 | Lasith Malinga to Saeed Anwar, 1, 143.88kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the leg side. Great on-drive. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 9.5 | Lasith Malinga to Chris Gayle, 1, 142.70kph, L Malinga hits a short length outside off. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed pull. Easy single to be had there |
| 9.6 | Lasith Malinga to Saeed Anwar, 1, 146.29kph, L Malinga hurls this through. Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the leg side. Great on-drive. Single taken |
| End of over 10 (7 runs) Pakistan 67 / 0 (RR: 6.70) | |
| Saeed Anwar 25* (29b 1x4 1x6) Lasith Malinga 5-0-27-0 Chris Gayle 34 (33b 1x4 1x6) Ryan Harris 5-0-37-0 | |
| The new bowler is Chaminda Vaas. | |
| 10.1 | Chaminda Vaas to Saeed Anwar, 0, 129.00kph, S Anwar plays an upper cut, but can't time it properly and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 10.2 | Chaminda Vaas to Saeed Anwar, 0, 128.97kph, C Vaas pushes this through at no great pace. That continues on straight. S Anwar late cuts but can't time it properly. Not in the gap |
| 10.3 | Chaminda Vaas to Saeed Anwar, 0, 125.67kph, C Vaas ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman and he pitches that one outside off. S Anwar puts bat to ball but mistimes it and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 10.4 | Chaminda Vaas to Saeed Anwar, 4, 124.82kph, C Vaas pushes this through at no great pace. Well-timed late cut there. Four more to the total |
| 10.5 | Chaminda Vaas to Saeed Anwar, 1, 123.55kph, S Anwar plays it gently through the leg side and he trots through for the single |
| 10.6 | Chaminda Vaas to Chris Gayle, 1, 125.03kph, C Vaas is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he pitches that one outside off. C Gayle on-drives but doesn't time it at all. Easy single to be had there |
| End of over 11 (6 runs) Pakistan 73 / 0 (RR: 6.64) | |
| Chris Gayle 35* (34b 1x4 1x6) Chaminda Vaas 1-0-6-0 Saeed Anwar 30 (34b 2x4 1x6) Lasith Malinga 5-0-27-0 | |
| The new bowler is Muttiah Muralitharan. | |
| 11.1 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Chris Gayle, 1, 80.15kph, Single taken |
| 11.2 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, 0, 60.00kph, M Muralitharan floats a delivery to S Anwar and he puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. S Anwar goes back to defend it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. S Anwar rightly sends him back |
| 11.3 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, 0, 60.00kph, Crunched through the leg side. Well executed hook. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 11.4 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, 3, 60.00kph, full length outside off stump. Spanked through the leg side. Great hook. Made a hash of it and allows the batsmen to take three |
| 11.5 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Chris Gayle, 2, 60.00kph, Big turn from the spinner. The ball beats the infielder and the batsmen run a couple |
| 11.6 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Chris Gayle, 0, 60.00kph, M Muralitharan gives this one some air. This one bites viciously and spins a long way. C Gayle gets behind the ball and blocks it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| End of over 12 (6 runs) Pakistan 79 / 0 (RR: 6.58) | |
| Saeed Anwar 33* (37b 2x4 1x6) Muttiah Muralitharan 1-0-6-0 Chris Gayle 38 (37b 1x4 1x6) Chaminda Vaas 1-0-6-0 | |
| 12.1 | Chaminda Vaas to Saeed Anwar, 0, 126.78kph, S Anwar gets behind the ball and blocks it. No run |
| 12.2 | Chaminda Vaas to Saeed Anwar, 2, 125.25kph, C Vaas pushes this through at no great pace. Short length outside off stump. Spanked through the off side. Great late cut. Two runs taken. The return is over the stumps |
| 12.3 | Chaminda Vaas to Saeed Anwar, 0, 126.59kph, Defended off the back foot. No runs taken |
| 12.4 | Chaminda Vaas to Saeed Anwar, 1, 126.09kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. S Anwar puts bat to ball but mistimes it and he trots through for the single |
| 12.5 | Chaminda Vaas to Chris Gayle, 0, 125.72kph, This one is military medium from C Vaas. That one goes on straight. Bouncer! C Gayle sways away |
| 12.6 | Chaminda Vaas to Chris Gayle, 0, 125.60kph, Not much movement from this surface. Defended off the back foot. C Gayle struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 13 (3 runs) Pakistan 82 / 0 (RR: 6.31) | |
| Saeed Anwar 36* (41b 2x4 1x6) Chaminda Vaas 2-0-9-0 Chris Gayle 38 (39b 1x4 1x6) Muttiah Muralitharan 1-0-6-0 | |
| 13.1 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, 6, 60.33kph, M Muralitharan gives this one some air. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed on-drive. S Anwar lofts this one and the ball just clears the ropes |
| 13.2 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, 1, 64.72kph, misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 13.3 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Chris Gayle, 1, 61.07kph, Big turn from the spinner. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 13.4 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, 4, 61.54kph, Spanked through the off side. Great cover drive. The ball smashes into the advertising boarding now. Four |
| 13.5 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, 0, 72.77kph, M Muralitharan puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. Bouncer! S Anwar sways away and lets it go through |
| 13.6 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, 1, 68.48kph, That spun a long way away from the batsman after pitching. S Anwar plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| End of over 14 (13 runs) Pakistan 95 / 0 (RR: 6.79) | |
| Saeed Anwar 48* (46b 3x4 2x6) Muttiah Muralitharan 2-0-19-0 Chris Gayle 39 (40b 1x4 1x6) Chaminda Vaas 2-0-9-0 | |
| 14.1 | Chaminda Vaas to Saeed Anwar, 1lb, 128.75kph, This one is military medium from C Vaas and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. Oh beaten comprehensively there. One more |
| 14.2 | Chaminda Vaas to Chris Gayle, 0, 128.73kph, C Vaas pushes this through at no great pace. Defensively played. No run |
| 14.3 | Chaminda Vaas to Chris Gayle, OUT, 124.60kph, C Gayle miscues a cut. Edged and taken! |
| Chris Gayle c +H Tillakaratne b C Vaas 39 (69m 42b 1x4 1x6) SR: 92.86 | |
| The new batsman is Javed Miandad. | |
| 14.4 | Chaminda Vaas to Javed Miandad, 0, 127.47kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. Defensive stroke. J Miandad's technique had to be good to play that one |
| 14.5 | Chaminda Vaas to Javed Miandad, 1, 128.50kph, No great pace there from C Vaas. Hit straight to the fielder. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 14.6 | Chaminda Vaas to Saeed Anwar, 0, 126.27kph, C Vaas ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. Wicket to wicket delivery. S Anwar plays an on-drive, but can't time it properly. No run |
| End of over 15 (2 runs) Pakistan 97 / 1 (RR: 6.47) | |
| Javed Miandad 1* (2b 0x4 0x6) Chaminda Vaas 3-0-10-1 Saeed Anwar 48 (48b 3x4 2x6) Muttiah Muralitharan 2-0-19-0 | |
| 15.1 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Javed Miandad, 0, 60.00kph, M Muralitharan tosses this one up to J Miandad. That one goes on straight with the arm. J Miandad plays it gently through the off side. Hit straight to the fielder at point. No run |
| 15.2 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Javed Miandad, WIDE, This delivery just skims past J Miandad's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 15.2 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Javed Miandad, 1, 62.55kph, J Miandad plays a punchy late cut. One more |
| 15.3 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, 0, 64.13kph, M Muralitharan gives this one some air. S Anwar on-drives but doesn't time it at all. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 15.4 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, 0, 60.00kph, M Muralitharan gives this one some air. Defensively played. S Anwar struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 15.5 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, 1lb, 62.71kph, M Muralitharan tosses this one up to S Anwar. This one bites viciously and spins a long way. Oh beaten comprehensively there. One more |
| 15.6 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Javed Miandad, 4, 60.46kph, Very classy from J Miandad - no stopping this one |
| End of over 16 (7 runs) Pakistan 104 / 1 (RR: 6.50) | |
| Saeed Anwar 48* (51b 3x4 2x6) Muttiah Muralitharan 3-0-25-0 Javed Miandad 6 (5b 1x4 0x6) Chaminda Vaas 3-0-10-1 | |
| 16.1 | Chaminda Vaas to Saeed Anwar, 0, 128.33kph, C Vaas is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he pitches that one outside off. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. S Anwar rightly sends him back |
| 16.2 | Chaminda Vaas to Saeed Anwar, 1, 128.61kph, That continues on straight. S Anwar on-drives but can't time it properly. Single taken |
| 16.3 | Chaminda Vaas to Javed Miandad, 0, 123.32kph, This one is military medium from C Vaas and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. Defensively played. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 16.4 | Chaminda Vaas to Javed Miandad, 0, 126.56kph, C Vaas pitches that one on middle. J Miandad hangs on the back foot and blocks it. Not in the gap |
| 16.5 | Chaminda Vaas to Javed Miandad, 0, 127.86kph, No great pace there from C Vaas. That continues on straight. J Miandad gets behind the ball and blocks it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 16.6 | Chaminda Vaas to Javed Miandad, 6, 128.05kph, Spanked through the leg side. Great leg glance. An audacious shot from J Miandad. Six runs |
| End of over 17 (7 runs) Pakistan 111 / 1 (RR: 6.53) | |
| Saeed Anwar 49* (53b 3x4 2x6) Chaminda Vaas 4-0-17-1 Javed Miandad 12 (9b 1x4 1x6) Muttiah Muralitharan 3-0-25-0 | |
| 17.1 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, 0, 60.00kph, M Muralitharan gives this one some air. Short ball! S Anwar ducks under it |
| 17.2 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, 1, 60.00kph, Excellent timing from S Anwar as he plays a leg glance. One more to the total |
| That's S Anwar's 50! Well played. | |
| 17.3 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Javed Miandad, 0, 63.48kph, M Muralitharan tosses this one up to J Miandad and he puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. J Miandad goes back to defend it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. J Miandad rightly sends him back |
| 17.4 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Javed Miandad, 0, 64.39kph, M Muralitharan tosses this one up to J Miandad. A big offie now and it grips and spins into the batsman. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 17.5 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Javed Miandad, NO BALL, 60.71kph, M Muralitharan tosses this one up to J Miandad. Short length just outside off stump. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic late cut. They take a single |
| Free hit coming up... | |
| 17.5 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, 2, 71.48kph, M Muralitharan gives this one some air. This one bites viciously and spins a long way. S Anwar plays a punchy late cut. Two runs taken. The return is over the stumps |
| 17.6 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, 4, 75.59kph, full length outside off stump. Can't cut it off. Four |
| End of over 18 (9 runs) Pakistan 120 / 1 (RR: 6.67) | |
| Javed Miandad 13* (12b 1x4 1x6) Muttiah Muralitharan 4-0-34-0 Saeed Anwar 56 (57b 4x4 2x6) Chaminda Vaas 4-0-17-1 | |
| The new bowler is Sanath Jayasuria. | |
| 18.1 | Sanath Jayasuria to Javed Miandad, 0, 60.00kph, S Jayasuria gives this one some air. A hint of turn away from |
| 18.2 | Sanath Jayasuria to Javed Miandad, 0, 60.81kph, No runs taken |
| 18.3 | Sanath Jayasuria to Javed Miandad, 4, 86.33kph, J Miandad plays a punchy late cut. No need to run for that. Four runs |
| 18.4 | Sanath Jayasuria to Javed Miandad, 1, 64.46kph, J Miandad puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 18.5 | Sanath Jayasuria to Saeed Anwar, 1, 63.53kph, Hit straight to the fielder. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 18.6 | Sanath Jayasuria to Javed Miandad, 0, 60.00kph, S Jayasuria gives this one some air. Not in the gap |
| End of over 19 (6 runs) Pakistan 126 / 1 (RR: 6.63) | |
| Saeed Anwar 57* (58b 4x4 2x6) Sanath Jayasuria 1-0-6-0 Javed Miandad 18 (17b 2x4 1x6) Muttiah Muralitharan 4-0-34-0 | |
| 19.1 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, 1, 60.90kph, Crunched through the off side. Well executed late cut. The batsmen only take one |
| 19.2 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Javed Miandad, 2, 63.11kph, That spun a long way into the batsman after pitching. J Miandad collects two |
| 19.3 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Javed Miandad, 1, 60.50kph, Big turn from the spinner. Excellent timing from J Miandad as he plays a pull. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 19.4 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Saeed Anwar, OUT, 62.99kph, M Muralitharan tosses this one up to S Anwar. Full length outside off stump. S Anwar can't get the cut away. Tillakaratne juggles the edge and takes it at the second attempt! |
| Saeed Anwar c +H Tillakaratne b M Muralitharan 58 (89m 60b 4x4 2x6) SR: 96.67 | |
| The new batsman is AB de Villiers. | |
| 19.5 | Muttiah Muralitharan to AB de Villiers, 0, 62.85kph, The straight one now. Defensive stroke. A de Villiers's technique had to be good to play that one. Not in the gap |
| 19.6 | Muttiah Muralitharan to AB de Villiers, 0, 62.25kph, short length just outside off stump. Is quick to cut off the single |
| End of over 20 (4 runs) Pakistan 130 / 2 (RR: 6.50) | |
| Javed Miandad 21* (19b 2x4 1x6) Muttiah Muralitharan 5-0-38-1 AB de Villiers 0 (2b 0x4 0x6) Sanath Jayasuria 1-0-6-0 | |
| 20.1 | Sanath Jayasuria to Javed Miandad, 1lb, 69.86kph, S Jayasuria gets this one to grip and turn. J Miandad is beaten by the movement. One more |
| 20.2 | Sanath Jayasuria to AB de Villiers, NO BALL, 63.24kph, A de Villiers plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| Free hit coming up... | |
| 20.2 | Sanath Jayasuria to Javed Miandad, 1, 78.35kph, Gentle offie turns away from the batsman. J Miandad plays it gently through the leg side. Single taken |
| 20.3 | Sanath Jayasuria to AB de Villiers, 4, 60.00kph, S Jayasuria gives this one some air. Excellent timing from A de Villiers as he plays a drive. Four more to the total |
| 20.4 | Sanath Jayasuria to AB de Villiers, 6, 67.63kph, Breaks away from just off the straight. A de Villiers swats this one. Oh dear. That has been put down in the crowd. Six more |
| 20.5 | Sanath Jayasuria to AB de Villiers, 0, 61.85kph, S Jayasuria tosses this one up to A de Villiers. Short length just outside off stump. Aggressive drive from A de Villiers. No runs taken |
| 20.6 | Sanath Jayasuria to AB de Villiers, NO BALL, 61.64kph, A de Villiers plays it gently through the off side. The batsmen only take one |
| Free hit coming up... | |
| 20.6 | Sanath Jayasuria to Javed Miandad, 0, 73.86kph, S Jayasuria tosses this one up to J Miandad. He finds a fraction of turn off the surface. J Miandad plays an extravagant leg glance. Glorious timing. Hit straight to the fielder at backward square leg. No run |
| End of over 21 (16 runs) Pakistan 146 / 2 (RR: 6.95) | |
| AB de Villiers 12* (7b 1x4 1x6) Sanath Jayasuria 2-0-21-0 Javed Miandad 22 (22b 2x4 1x6) Muttiah Muralitharan 5-0-38-1 | |
| 21.1 | Muttiah Muralitharan to AB de Villiers, WIDE, This delivery just skims past A de Villiers's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 21.1 | Muttiah Muralitharan to AB de Villiers, 0, 63.18kph, That one goes on straight with the arm. Textbook example of a forward defensive there. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-off. No run |
| 21.2 | Muttiah Muralitharan to AB de Villiers, 0, 65.19kph, M Muralitharan gives this one some air. Full length on middle stump. Spanked through the off side. Great late cut. A de Villiers struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 21.3 | Muttiah Muralitharan to AB de Villiers, WIDE, M Muralitharan pushes this delivery way down the leg side and it's rightly wided by the umpire |
| 21.3 | Muttiah Muralitharan to AB de Villiers, 1, 60.00kph, M Muralitharan rips an offie that turns viciously into the batsman. A de Villiers plays it gently through the off side. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 21.4 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Javed Miandad, 0, 60.00kph, This one bites viciously and spins a long way. J Miandad hangs on the back foot and blocks it. No runs taken |
| 21.5 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Javed Miandad, 1, 73.57kph, M Muralitharan tosses this one up to J Miandad. Big turn from the spinner. J Miandad on-drives but can't time it properly. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 21.6 | Muttiah Muralitharan to AB de Villiers, 0, 66.81kph, A de Villiers puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Hit straight to the fielder at backward point. No run |
| End of over 22 (4 runs) Pakistan 150 / 2 (RR: 6.82) | |
| Javed Miandad 23* (24b 2x4 1x6) Muttiah Muralitharan 6-0-42-1 AB de Villiers 13 (11b 1x4 1x6) Sanath Jayasuria 2-0-21-0 | |
| 22.1 | Sanath Jayasuria to Javed Miandad, 1, 62.16kph, S Jayasuria gives this one some air. Not finding much turn off this surface. Well-timed late cut there. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 22.2 | Sanath Jayasuria to AB de Villiers, 1, 60.50kph, The offie now and it turns away from the batsman. A de Villiers plays a punchy late cut. Single taken |
| 22.3 | Sanath Jayasuria to Javed Miandad, 1, 74.11kph, S Jayasuria floats a delivery to J Miandad. That one goes on straight with the arm. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic on-drive. J Miandad trots through for the single |
| 22.4 | Sanath Jayasuria to AB de Villiers, 2, 60.00kph, The offie now and it turns away from the batsman. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic leg glance. The initial call is two - the batsmen make it quite easily in the end |
| 22.5 | Sanath Jayasuria to AB de Villiers, 1, 60.04kph, A de Villiers plays a punchy late cut. One more |
| 22.6 | Sanath Jayasuria to Javed Miandad, 0, 60.00kph, short length on middle stump. J Miandad struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 23 (6 runs) Pakistan 156 / 2 (RR: 6.78) | |
| AB de Villiers 17* (14b 1x4 1x6) Sanath Jayasuria 3-0-27-0 Javed Miandad 25 (27b 2x4 1x6) Muttiah Muralitharan 6-0-42-1 | |
| 23.1 | Muttiah Muralitharan to AB de Villiers, 4, 60.00kph, Crunched through the off side. Well executed late cut. The ball beats the fielder and the outfield does the rest. Four more |
| 23.2 | Muttiah Muralitharan to AB de Villiers, 0, 60.00kph, A big offie now and it grips and spins into the batsman. Hit straight to the fielder at deep mid-off. No run |
| 23.3 | Muttiah Muralitharan to AB de Villiers, 1, 68.32kph, A de Villiers plays an extravagant sweep. Glorious timing. Single taken |
| 23.4 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Javed Miandad, 2, 78.30kph, That spun a long way into the batsman after pitching. J Miandad collects two |
| 23.5 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Javed Miandad, NO BALL, 71.41kph, M Muralitharan puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. Hit straight to the fielder. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| Free hit coming up... | |
| 23.5 | Muttiah Muralitharan to AB de Villiers, 1, 62.53kph, That spun a long way into the batsman after pitching. A de Villiers plays a sweep, but can't time it properly. Single taken |
| 23.6 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Javed Miandad, 1, 68.45kph, Big turn from the spinner. J Miandad plays a punchy on-drive. The batsmen only take one |
| End of over 24 (11 runs) Pakistan 167 / 2 (RR: 6.96) | |
| Javed Miandad 29* (30b 2x4 1x6) Muttiah Muralitharan 7-0-53-1 AB de Villiers 23 (18b 2x4 1x6) Sanath Jayasuria 3-0-27-0 | |
| Lasith Malinga will start a new spell. | |
| 24.1 | Lasith Malinga to Javed Miandad, 0, 151.36kph, L Malinga is working up a good head of steam here and he maintains a tight line on middle. J Miandad struggles to negotiate that one and just manages to get under it |
| 24.2 | Lasith Malinga to Javed Miandad, 0, 147.83kph, Bouncer! J Miandad sways away |
| 24.3 | Lasith Malinga to Javed Miandad, 3, 151.63kph, That continues on straight. J Miandad plays an extravagant upper cut. Glorious timing. J Miandad pushes hard. They run three |
| 24.4 | Lasith Malinga to AB de Villiers, 1, 150.70kph, L Malinga hurls this through and he maintains a leg stump line. A de Villiers plays a punchy pull. Easy single to be had there |
| 24.5 | Lasith Malinga to Javed Miandad, WIDE, This delivery just skims past J Miandad's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 24.5 | Lasith Malinga to Javed Miandad, 0, 145.38kph, That continues on straight. Short ball! J Miandad ducks under it |
| 24.6 | Lasith Malinga to Javed Miandad, 6, 145.29kph, J Miandad plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing. Oh dear. That has been put down in the crowd. Six more |
| End of over 25 (11 runs) Pakistan 178 / 2 (RR: 7.12) | |
| AB de Villiers 24* (19b 2x4 1x6) Lasith Malinga 6-0-38-0 Javed Miandad 38 (35b 2x4 2x6) Muttiah Muralitharan 7-0-53-1 | |
| 25.1 | Muttiah Muralitharan to AB de Villiers, 1, 79.12kph, good length on middle stump. A de Villiers leg glances but can't time it properly. One more to the total |
| 25.2 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Javed Miandad, 1, 78.69kph, That spun a long way into the batsman after pitching. The batsmen only take one |
| And that's the 50 run partnership! Excellent batting from this pair. | |
| 25.3 | Muttiah Muralitharan to AB de Villiers, 0, 78.34kph, M Muralitharan pushes this one through slightly quicker. No run |
| 25.4 | Muttiah Muralitharan to AB de Villiers, 1, 68.98kph, M Muralitharan floats a delivery to A de Villiers. A big offie now and it grips and spins into the batsman. A de Villiers plays an extravagant late cut. Glorious timing. That is an excellent call by A de Villiers. One run |
| 25.5 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Javed Miandad, 2, 67.75kph, M Muralitharan rips an offie that turns viciously into the batsman. Aggressive late cut from J Miandad. Two more added to the total |
| 25.6 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Javed Miandad, 1, 56.91kph, This one bites viciously and spins a long way. Well-timed late cut there. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| End of over 26 (6 runs) Pakistan 184 / 2 (RR: 7.08) | |
| Javed Miandad 42* (38b 2x4 2x6) Muttiah Muralitharan 8-0-59-1 AB de Villiers 26 (22b 2x4 1x6) Lasith Malinga 6-0-38-0 | |
| 26.1 | Lasith Malinga to Javed Miandad, 0, 145.05kph, L Malinga hurls this through and he pitches that one on middle. J Miandad puts bat to ball but mistimes it and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 26.2 | Lasith Malinga to Javed Miandad, 0, 148.10kph, That one goes on straight. J Miandad hangs on the back foot and blocks it. No run |
| 26.3 | Lasith Malinga to Javed Miandad, 1, 145.42kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. J Miandad puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 26.4 | Lasith Malinga to AB de Villiers, 0, 146.38kph, That continues on straight. No runs taken |
| 26.5 | Lasith Malinga to AB de Villiers, 1, 149.03kph, L Malinga hurls this through. Wicket to wicket delivery. A de Villiers plays a leg glance, but can't time it properly. That is an excellent call by A de Villiers. One run |
| 26.6 | Lasith Malinga to Javed Miandad, 1, 145.76kph, L Malinga is working up a good head of steam here. J Miandad upper cuts but can't time it properly. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| End of over 27 (3 runs) Pakistan 187 / 2 (RR: 6.93) | |
| Javed Miandad 44* (42b 2x4 2x6) Lasith Malinga 7-0-41-0 AB de Villiers 27 (24b 2x4 1x6) Muttiah Muralitharan 8-0-59-1 | |
| 27.1 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Javed Miandad, 1, 56.06kph, M Muralitharan tosses this one up to J Miandad. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 27.2 | Muttiah Muralitharan to AB de Villiers, 0, 67.91kph, short length just outside off stump. A de Villiers plays it gently through the off side. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 27.3 | Muttiah Muralitharan to AB de Villiers, 6, 62.38kph, This one bites viciously and spins a long way. Aggressive late cut from A de Villiers. That is a monstrous hit! SIX |
| 27.4 | Muttiah Muralitharan to AB de Villiers, 0, 59.32kph, Big turn from the spinner. A de Villiers struggles to negotiate that one and just manages to get under it |
| 27.5 | Muttiah Muralitharan to AB de Villiers, 4, 58.77kph, M Muralitharan gives this one some air. Good length outside off stump. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed on-drive. The ball beats the fielder and the outfield does the rest. Four more |
| 27.6 | Muttiah Muralitharan to AB de Villiers, 0, 58.81kph, Bouncer! A de Villiers sways away and lets it go through |
| End of over 28 (11 runs) Pakistan 198 / 2 (RR: 7.07) | |
| Javed Miandad 45* (43b 2x4 2x6) Muttiah Muralitharan 9-0-70-1 AB de Villiers 37 (29b 3x4 2x6) Lasith Malinga 7-0-41-0 | |
| 28.1 | Lasith Malinga to Javed Miandad, NO BALL, 145.78kph, L Malinga hurls this through and he maintains a leg stump line. J Miandad plays a punchy late cut. One more |
| Free hit coming up... | |
| 28.1 | Lasith Malinga to AB de Villiers, 2, 145.17kph, L Malinga bowls this gun-barrel straight. Excellent timing from A de Villiers as he plays an upper cut. The batsmen run hard and complete a comfortable two |
| 28.2 | Lasith Malinga to AB de Villiers, 0, 149.88kph, L Malinga pitches that one just outside leg. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A de Villiers rightly sends him back |
| 28.3 | Lasith Malinga to AB de Villiers, 1, 143.55kph, Spanked through the leg side. Great leg glance. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 28.4 | Lasith Malinga to Javed Miandad, 2, 144.55kph, L Malinga is working up a good head of steam here and he hits a short length just outside leg. Two runs |
| 28.5 | Lasith Malinga to Javed Miandad, 1, 148.24kph, Not much movement from this surface. One more to the total |
| 28.6 | Lasith Malinga to AB de Villiers, 4, 144.33kph, L Malinga maintains a tight line just outside leg. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic upper cut. The ball races away for a boundary |
| End of over 29 (12 runs) Pakistan 210 / 2 (RR: 7.24) | |
| Javed Miandad 49* (46b 2x4 2x6) Lasith Malinga 8-0-53-0 AB de Villiers 44 (33b 4x4 2x6) Muttiah Muralitharan 9-0-70-1 | |
| Chaminda Vaas will start a new spell. | |
| 29.1 | Chaminda Vaas to Javed Miandad, 0, 125.54kph, No great pace there from C Vaas. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 29.2 | Chaminda Vaas to Javed Miandad, 0, 125.44kph, C Vaas is struggling to find much pace off this surface. Not much movement from this surface. J Miandad puts bat to ball but mistimes it. No run |
| 29.3 | Chaminda Vaas to Javed Miandad, 1, 128.93kph, C Vaas pushes this through at no great pace. That continues on straight. J Miandad leg glances but can't time it properly. One more |
| That's J Miandad's 50! Well played. | |
| 29.4 | Chaminda Vaas to AB de Villiers, 3, 125.29kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic leg glance. They come back for a third. Brilliant running |
| 29.5 | Chaminda Vaas to Javed Miandad, 0, 125.27kph, No great pace there from C Vaas and he hits a short length just outside off. J Miandad leg glances but can't time it properly. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. J Miandad rightly sends him back |
| 29.6 | Chaminda Vaas to Javed Miandad, 1, 128.85kph, J Miandad plays it gently through the leg side. They take a single |
| End of over 30 (5 runs) Pakistan 215 / 2 (RR: 7.17) | |
| Javed Miandad 51* (51b 2x4 2x6) Chaminda Vaas 5-0-22-1 AB de Villiers 47 (34b 4x4 2x6) Lasith Malinga 8-0-53-0 | |
| Muttiah Muralitharan will start a new spell. | |
| 30.1 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Javed Miandad, 0, 78.67kph, J Miandad leg glances but can't time it properly. No runs taken |
| 30.2 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Javed Miandad, 0, 68.79kph, M Muralitharan floats a delivery to J Miandad and he rips an offie that turns viciously into the batsman. J Miandad struggles to negotiate that one and just manages to get under it |
| 30.3 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Javed Miandad, 4, 62.92kph, M Muralitharan gives this one some air and he puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. J Miandad plays an extravagant leg glance. Glorious timing. The ball smashes into the advertising boarding now. Four |
| 30.4 | Muttiah Muralitharan to Javed Miandad, 1, 60.14kph, M Muralitharan gives this one some air. Easy single to be had there |
| 30.5 | Muttiah Muralitharan to AB de Villiers, 4, 77.71kph, Crunched through the leg side. Well executed on-drive. Can't cut it off. Four |
| That's A de Villiers's 50! Well played. | |
| 30.6 | Muttiah Muralitharan to AB de Villiers, OUT, 65.82kph, M Muralitharan puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. A de Villiers was in no position to play that stroke. Loose stroke from A de Villiers as the ball takes the edge and is caught |
| AB de Villiers c +H Tillakaratne b M Muralitharan 51 (48m 36b 5x4 2x6) SR: 141.67 | |
| Not the best of outings from M Muralitharan. He'll want to forget this in a hurry. | |
| Muttiah Muralitharan 2 / 79 in 10.0 overs, 0 maidens | |
| End of over 31 (9 runs) Pakistan 224 / 3 (RR: 7.23) | |
| Javed Miandad 56* (55b 3x4 2x6) Muttiah Muralitharan 10-0-79-2 Chaminda Vaas 5-0-22-1 | |
| The new batsman is Inzamam-ul-Haq. | |
| 31.1 | Chaminda Vaas to Javed Miandad, 0, 124.89kph, This one is military medium from C Vaas. J Miandad plays a punchy late cut |
| 31.2 | Chaminda Vaas to Javed Miandad, 0, 126.17kph, C Vaas is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he maintains an off stump line. Excellent timing from J Miandad as he plays a late cut. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 31.3 | Chaminda Vaas to Javed Miandad, 2, 125.04kph, short and straight. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic late cut. J Miandad pushes hard for two. Excellent running |
| 31.4 | Chaminda Vaas to Javed Miandad, NO BALL, 128.78kph, J Miandad leg glances but can't time it properly. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| Free hit coming up... | |
| 31.4 | Chaminda Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 1, 126.56kph, This one is military medium from C Vaas and he bowls this gun-barrel straight. Inzamam-ul-Haq plays it gently through the off side. The batsmen only take one |
| 31.5 | Chaminda Vaas to Javed Miandad, 3, 126.59kph, C Vaas pushes this through at no great pace and he hits a short length on middle. That's an exceptional effort by in the deep. Saved a sure single there |
| 31.6 | Chaminda Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 0, 125.64kph, C Vaas is struggling to find much pace off this surface. Not much movement from this surface. Defended off the back foot. No runs taken |
| End of over 32 (8 runs) Pakistan 232 / 3 (RR: 7.25) | |
| Javed Miandad 62* (60b 3x4 2x6) Chaminda Vaas 6-0-30-1 Inzamam-ul-Haq 1 (2b 0x4 0x6) Muttiah Muralitharan 10-0-79-2 | |
| Ryan Harris will start a new spell. | |
| 32.1 | Ryan Harris to Javed Miandad, 1, 150.85kph, That one goes on straight. J Miandad plays it gently through the leg side. They take a single |
| 32.2 | Ryan Harris to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 4, 147.31kph, R Harris pitches that one just outside leg. The ball beats the fielder and the outfield does the rest. Four more |
| 32.3 | Ryan Harris to Inzamam-ul-Haq, WIDE, R Harris pushes this delivery way down the leg side and it's rightly wided by the umpire |
| 32.3 | Ryan Harris to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 0, 147.21kph, R Harris is working up a good head of steam here. Short length just outside leg stump. Inzamam-ul-Haq goes back to defend it. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-on. No run |
| 32.4 | Ryan Harris to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 0, 143.21kph, R Harris maintains a leg stump line. Inzamam-ul-Haq struggles to negotiate that one and just manages to get under it |
| 32.5 | Ryan Harris to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 1b, 148.45kph, short length just outside leg stump. Inzamam-ul-Haq plays for the movement, but the ball beats the bat. One more to the total |
| 32.6 | Ryan Harris to Javed Miandad, WIDE, R Harris pushes this delivery way down the leg side and it's rightly wided by the umpire |
| 32.6 | Ryan Harris to Javed Miandad, 1lb, 141.49kph, R Harris is working up a good head of steam here. Good length just outside leg stump. J Miandad swishes at this one and misses. One more to the total |
| End of over 33 (9 runs) Pakistan 241 / 3 (RR: 7.30) | |
| Javed Miandad 63* (62b 3x4 2x6) Ryan Harris 6-0-44-0 Inzamam-ul-Haq 5 (6b 1x4 0x6) Chaminda Vaas 6-0-30-1 | |
| 33.1 | Chaminda Vaas to Javed Miandad, 6, 125.03kph, That one goes on straight. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed on-drive. That has been caught in the crowd! Six |
| 33.2 | Chaminda Vaas to Javed Miandad, 0, 126.62kph, C Vaas pushes this through at no great pace. That continues on straight. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 33.3 | Chaminda Vaas to Javed Miandad, 4, 123.64kph, That one goes on straight. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed late cut. Can't cut it off. Four |
| 33.4 | Chaminda Vaas to Javed Miandad, 0, 123.83kph, This one is military medium from C Vaas. J Miandad plays it gently through the off side. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 33.5 | Chaminda Vaas to Javed Miandad, 1, 127.61kph, C Vaas ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic late cut. That is a comfortable single |
| 33.6 | Chaminda Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 0, 124.35kph, This one is military medium from C Vaas. Defensive stroke. Inzamam-ul-Haq's technique had to be good to play that one. Not in the gap |
| End of over 34 (11 runs) Pakistan 252 / 3 (RR: 7.41) | |
| Javed Miandad 74* (67b 4x4 3x6) Chaminda Vaas 7-0-41-1 Inzamam-ul-Haq 5 (7b 1x4 0x6) Ryan Harris 6-0-44-0 | |
| 34.1 | Ryan Harris to Javed Miandad, 2, 149.09kph, That one goes on straight. Crunched through the off side. Well executed late cut. J Miandad collects two |
| 34.2 | Ryan Harris to Javed Miandad, 1lb, 150.28kph, R Harris is working up a good head of steam here and he hits a short length on middle. J Miandad swishes at this one and misses. One more to the total |
| 34.3 | Ryan Harris to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 1lb, 147.19kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. That is an ungainly shot - Inzamam-ul-Haq is lucky not to have edged that. One more |
| 34.4 | Ryan Harris to Javed Miandad, 1lb, 145.33kph, That continues on straight. That is an ungainly shot - J Miandad is lucky not to have edged that. One more |
| 34.5 | Ryan Harris to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 1lb, 151.44kph, Inzamam-ul-Haq plays for the movement, but the ball beats the bat. One more |
| 34.6 | Ryan Harris to Javed Miandad, 1, 150.90kph, R Harris hurls this through. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic late cut. The batsmen only take one |
| End of over 35 (7 runs) Pakistan 259 / 3 (RR: 7.40) | |
| Javed Miandad 77* (71b 4x4 3x6) Ryan Harris 7-0-47-0 Inzamam-ul-Haq 5 (9b 1x4 0x6) Chaminda Vaas 7-0-41-1 | |
| Pakistan has taken the batting powerplay. | |
| 35.1 | Chaminda Vaas to Javed Miandad, OUT, 123.22kph, C Vaas ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman and he maintains a middle stump line. J Miandad was in no position to play that stroke. Loose stroke from J Miandad as the ball takes the edge and is caught |
| Javed Miandad c +H Tillakaratne b C Vaas 77 (90m 72b 4x4 3x6) SR: 106.94 | |
| The new batsman is Mohammad Yousuf. | |
| 35.2 | Chaminda Vaas to Mohammad Yousuf, 0, 123.31kph, C Vaas is struggling to find much pace off this surface. Wicket to wicket delivery. Defensive stroke. M Yousuf's technique had to be good to play that one |
| 35.3 | Chaminda Vaas to Mohammad Yousuf, 0, 128.29kph, This one is military medium from C Vaas. No runs taken |
| 35.4 | Chaminda Vaas to Mohammad Yousuf, 0, 124.25kph, C Vaas ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. M Yousuf plays that one with the full face of the bat. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. M Yousuf rightly sends him back |
| 35.5 | Chaminda Vaas to Mohammad Yousuf, 1, 123.11kph, M Yousuf swats this one and he trots through for the single |
| 35.6 | Chaminda Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 0, 126.23kph, C Vaas ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman and he pitches that one on middle. Inzamam-ul-Haq hangs on the back foot and blocks it. Inzamam-ul-Haq struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 36 (1 runs) Pakistan 260 / 4 (RR: 7.22) | |
| Mohammad Yousuf 1* (4b 0x4 0x6) Chaminda Vaas 8-0-42-2 Inzamam-ul-Haq 5 (10b 1x4 0x6) Ryan Harris 7-0-47-0 | |
| 36.1 | Ryan Harris to Mohammad Yousuf, 0, 150.57kph, R Harris maintains a leg stump line. Bouncer! M Yousuf sways away |
| 36.2 | Ryan Harris to Mohammad Yousuf, 1lb, 142.88kph, R Harris bowls this gun-barrel straight. That is an ungainly shot - M Yousuf is lucky not to have edged that. One more to the total |
| 36.3 | Ryan Harris to Inzamam-ul-Haq, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. R Harris is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 36.3 | Ryan Harris to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 6, 147.19kph, R Harris bowls this gun-barrel straight. Six runs! Fantastic batting |
| 36.4 | Ryan Harris to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 0, 146.15kph, Not in the gap |
| 36.5 | Ryan Harris to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 1lb, 143.67kph, Inzamam-ul-Haq is beaten by the movement. One more to the total |
| 36.6 | Ryan Harris to Mohammad Yousuf, 0, 149.97kph, R Harris hurls this through. M Yousuf goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. No runs taken |
| End of over 37 (9 runs) Pakistan 269 / 4 (RR: 7.27) | |
| Inzamam-ul-Haq 11* (13b 1x4 1x6) Ryan Harris 8-0-54-0 Mohammad Yousuf 1 (7b 0x4 0x6) Chaminda Vaas 8-0-42-2 | |
| Sanath Jayasuria will start a new spell. | |
| 37.1 | Sanath Jayasuria to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 0, 62.89kph, That one goes on straight with the arm. Hit straight to the fielder at extra-cover. No run |
| 37.2 | Sanath Jayasuria to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 1, 61.06kph, Inzamam-ul-Haq square drives but can't time it properly. The batsmen only take one |
| 37.3 | Sanath Jayasuria to Mohammad Yousuf, 1, 60.16kph, M Yousuf plays an extravagant late cut. Glorious timing. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 37.4 | Sanath Jayasuria to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 4, 70.43kph, S Jayasuria tosses this one up to Inzamam-ul-Haq. Good length outside off stump. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed on-drive. The ball smashes into the advertising boarding now. Four |
| 37.5 | Sanath Jayasuria to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 1, 64.14kph, The offie now and it turns away from the batsman. Crunched through the off side. Well executed square drive. One more |
| 37.6 | Sanath Jayasuria to Mohammad Yousuf, 0, 60.00kph, M Yousuf puts bat to ball but mistimes it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. M Yousuf rightly sends him back |
| End of over 38 (7 runs) Pakistan 276 / 4 (RR: 7.26) | |
| Inzamam-ul-Haq 17* (17b 2x4 1x6) Sanath Jayasuria 4-0-34-0 Mohammad Yousuf 2 (9b 0x4 0x6) Ryan Harris 8-0-54-0 | |
| The new bowler is Arvinda De Silva. | |
| 38.1 | Arvinda De Silva to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 4, 64.61kph, A De Silva floats a delivery to Inzamam-ul-Haq. Aggressive square drive from Inzamam-ul-Haq. The ball beats the fielder and the outfield does the rest. Four more |
| 38.2 | Arvinda De Silva to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 1, 60.00kph, A De Silva gives this one some air. He finds a fraction of turn off the surface. Inzamam-ul-Haq on-drives but can't time it properly. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 38.3 | Arvinda De Silva to Mohammad Yousuf, 0, 60.00kph, A De Silva floats a delivery to M Yousuf and he gets this one to grip and turn. M Yousuf plays a punchy on-drive. Not in the gap |
| 38.4 | Arvinda De Silva to Mohammad Yousuf, 1, 60.17kph, He finds a fraction of turn off the surface. Aggressive on-drive from M Yousuf. That is a comfortable single |
| 38.5 | Arvinda De Silva to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 0, 60.00kph, Inzamam-ul-Haq plays it gently through the leg side. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. Inzamam-ul-Haq rightly sends him back |
| 38.6 | Arvinda De Silva to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 0, 67.21kph, That one goes on straight with the arm. Inzamam-ul-Haq played that with soft hands. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-on. No run |
| End of over 39 (6 runs) Pakistan 282 / 4 (RR: 7.23) | |
| Mohammad Yousuf 3* (11b 0x4 0x6) Arvinda De Silva 1-0-6-0 Inzamam-ul-Haq 22 (21b 3x4 1x6) Sanath Jayasuria 4-0-34-0 | |
| 39.1 | Sanath Jayasuria to Mohammad Yousuf, 1, 60.00kph, S Jayasuria gives this one some air. Short length just outside off stump. Aggressive late cut from M Yousuf. Easy single to be had there |
| 39.2 | Sanath Jayasuria to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 1, 60.00kph, S Jayasuria gives this one some air. Inzamam-ul-Haq on-drives but can't time it properly. Easy single to be had there |
| 39.3 | Sanath Jayasuria to Mohammad Yousuf, 4, 80.36kph, M Yousuf swats this one. Four more to the total |
| 39.4 | Sanath Jayasuria to Mohammad Yousuf, 1, 60.96kph, Breaks away from just off the straight. M Yousuf puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Single taken |
| 39.5 | Sanath Jayasuria to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 0, 60.00kph, S Jayasuria gives this one some air and he gets this one to grip and turn. Not in the gap |
| 39.6 | Sanath Jayasuria to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 0, 62.88kph, S Jayasuria floats a delivery to Inzamam-ul-Haq. The offie now and it turns away from the batsman. No runs taken |
| End of over 40 (7 runs) Pakistan 289 / 4 (RR: 7.23) | |
| Mohammad Yousuf 9* (14b 1x4 0x6) Sanath Jayasuria 5-0-41-0 Inzamam-ul-Haq 23 (24b 3x4 1x6) Arvinda De Silva 1-0-6-0 | |
| 40.1 | Arvinda De Silva to Mohammad Yousuf, 2, 62.31kph, A De Silva tosses this one up to M Yousuf. A hint of turn into. The ball beats the infielder and the batsmen run a couple |
| 40.2 | Arvinda De Silva to Mohammad Yousuf, 0, 70.73kph, M Yousuf plays it gently through the off side and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 40.3 | Arvinda De Silva to Mohammad Yousuf, 0, 89.38kph, M Yousuf struggles to negotiate that one and just manages to get under it |
| 40.4 | Arvinda De Silva to Mohammad Yousuf, 1, 65.32kph, Gentle offie turns into the batsman. M Yousuf sweeps but can't time it properly. Single taken |
| 40.5 | Arvinda De Silva to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 1lb, 69.61kph, Inzamam-ul-Haq plays for the movement, but the ball beats the bat. One more |
| 40.6 | Arvinda De Silva to Mohammad Yousuf, 1, 60.00kph, M Yousuf cuts but can't time it properly. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| End of over 41 (5 runs) Pakistan 294 / 4 (RR: 7.17) | |
| Mohammad Yousuf 13* (19b 1x4 0x6) Arvinda De Silva 2-0-10-0 Inzamam-ul-Haq 23 (25b 3x4 1x6) Sanath Jayasuria 5-0-41-0 | |
| 41.1 | Sanath Jayasuria to Mohammad Yousuf, 0, 71.76kph, M Yousuf plays a late cut, but can't time it properly. Hit straight to the fielder at short 3rd man. No run |
| 41.2 | Sanath Jayasuria to Mohammad Yousuf, NO BALL, 75.98kph, Not finding much turn off this surface. M Yousuf plays it gently through the off side. One more to the total |
| Free hit coming up... | |
| 41.2 | Sanath Jayasuria to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 1, 63.45kph, S Jayasuria floats a delivery to Inzamam-ul-Haq. Inzamam-ul-Haq plays an extravagant late cut. Glorious timing. That is an excellent call by Inzamam-ul-Haq. One run |
| 41.3 | Sanath Jayasuria to Mohammad Yousuf, 1, 60.09kph, Spanked through the leg side. Great on-drive. That is a comfortable single |
| 41.4 | Sanath Jayasuria to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 2, 77.92kph, Inzamam-ul-Haq pushes hard for two. Excellent running |
| 41.5 | Sanath Jayasuria to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 1, 63.48kph, S Jayasuria tosses this one up to Inzamam-ul-Haq. Inzamam-ul-Haq plays it gently through the off side. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 41.6 | Sanath Jayasuria to Mohammad Yousuf, 2, 68.12kph, S Jayasuria floats a delivery to M Yousuf. Excellent timing from M Yousuf as he plays a late cut. Two more added to the total |
| End of over 42 (9 runs) Pakistan 303 / 4 (RR: 7.21) | |
| Inzamam-ul-Haq 27* (28b 3x4 1x6) Sanath Jayasuria 6-0-50-0 Mohammad Yousuf 17 (23b 1x4 0x6) Arvinda De Silva 2-0-10-0 | |
| 42.1 | Arvinda De Silva to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 0, 60.23kph, Inzamam-ul-Haq plays a punchy late cut |
| 42.2 | Arvinda De Silva to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 0, 60.00kph, A De Silva floats a delivery to Inzamam-ul-Haq. He finds a fraction of turn off the surface. Inzamam-ul-Haq swats this one. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 42.3 | Arvinda De Silva to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 1, 67.67kph, Gentle offie turns into the batsman. Well-timed late cut there. One more to the total |
| 42.4 | Arvinda De Silva to Mohammad Yousuf, 6, 83.58kph, The straight one now. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic on-drive. M Yousuf has absolutely smashed that! Six runs |
| And that's the 50 run partnership! Excellent batting from this pair. | |
| 42.5 | Arvinda De Silva to Mohammad Yousuf, 1, 60.00kph, A De Silva gives this one some air. Short length just outside leg stump. M Yousuf plays it gently through the off side. Easy single to be had there |
| 42.6 | Arvinda De Silva to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 6, 60.00kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic on-drive. Going going gone! Six |
| End of over 43 (14 runs) Pakistan 317 / 4 (RR: 7.37) | |
| Mohammad Yousuf 24* (25b 1x4 1x6) Arvinda De Silva 3-0-24-0 Inzamam-ul-Haq 34 (32b 3x4 2x6) Sanath Jayasuria 6-0-50-0 | |
| Lasith Malinga will start a new spell. | |
| 43.1 | Lasith Malinga to Mohammad Yousuf, 4, 149.22kph, L Malinga hurls this through. Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the off side. Great late cut. That went to the boundary in a flash |
| 43.2 | Lasith Malinga to Mohammad Yousuf, 1, 148.00kph, L Malinga bowls this gun-barrel straight. Hit straight to the fielder. Easy single to be had there |
| 43.3 | Lasith Malinga to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 0, 145.81kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. Inzamam-ul-Haq puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 43.4 | Lasith Malinga to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 1, 141.54kph, That one goes on straight. Inzamam-ul-Haq plays it gently through the off side. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 43.5 | Lasith Malinga to Mohammad Yousuf, 3, 145.77kph, L Malinga is working up a good head of steam here. That continues on straight. That's an exceptional effort by in the deep. Saved a sure single there |
| 43.6 | Lasith Malinga to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 0, 148.97kph, Inzamam-ul-Haq plays it gently through the off side. Inzamam-ul-Haq struck that too firmly to take the single |
| End of over 44 (9 runs) Pakistan 326 / 4 (RR: 7.41) | |
| Mohammad Yousuf 32* (28b 2x4 1x6) Lasith Malinga 9-0-62-0 Inzamam-ul-Haq 35 (35b 3x4 2x6) Arvinda De Silva 3-0-24-0 | |
| Ryan Harris will start a new spell. | |
| 44.1 | Ryan Harris to Mohammad Yousuf, 1, 145.08kph, That continues on straight. M Yousuf on-drives but can't time it properly. They take a single |
| 44.2 | Ryan Harris to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 0, 149.59kph, Spanked through the off side. Great upper cut. No run |
| 44.3 | Ryan Harris to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 4, 150.50kph, R Harris hurls this through. Inzamam-ul-Haq plays a punchy late cut. Four all the way |
| 44.4 | Ryan Harris to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 4, 146.97kph, short and straight. Aggressive late cut from Inzamam-ul-Haq. Can't cut it off. Four |
| 44.5 | Ryan Harris to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 0, 145.83kph, Not much movement from this surface. Well-timed on-drive there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. Inzamam-ul-Haq rightly sends him back |
| 44.6 | Ryan Harris to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 0, 150.90kph, R Harris maintains a tight line on middle. Inzamam-ul-Haq on-drives but can't time it properly |
| End of over 45 (9 runs) Pakistan 335 / 4 (RR: 7.44) | |
| Mohammad Yousuf 33* (29b 2x4 1x6) Ryan Harris 9-0-63-0 Inzamam-ul-Haq 43 (40b 5x4 2x6) Lasith Malinga 9-0-62-0 | |
| 45.1 | Lasith Malinga to Mohammad Yousuf, 1, 148.84kph, L Malinga is working up a good head of steam here. Short length just outside leg stump. M Yousuf swats this one. One more to the total |
| 45.2 | Lasith Malinga to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 0, 148.15kph, L Malinga hurls this through and he pitches that one just outside leg. Short ball! Inzamam-ul-Haq ducks under it |
| 45.3 | Lasith Malinga to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 0, 145.78kph, L Malinga maintains a tight line just outside leg. Bouncer! Inzamam-ul-Haq sways away and lets it go through |
| 45.4 | Lasith Malinga to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 2, 145.22kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the off side. Great cut. Two more runs |
| 45.5 | Lasith Malinga to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 4, 147.43kph, L Malinga is working up a good head of steam here. Excellent timing from Inzamam-ul-Haq as he plays an on-drive. Not quite where Inzamam-ul-Haq intended it to go |
| 45.6 | Lasith Malinga to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 1, 150.30kph, L Malinga hurls this through and he pitches that one just outside leg. Crunched through the off side. Well executed cut. That is a comfortable single |
| That's Inzamam-ul-Haq's 50! Well played. | |
| Not the best of outings from L Malinga. He'll want to forget this in a hurry. | |
| Lasith Malinga 0 / 70 in 10.0 overs, 0 maidens | |
| End of over 46 (8 runs) Pakistan 343 / 4 (RR: 7.46) | |
| Inzamam-ul-Haq 50* (45b 6x4 2x6) Lasith Malinga 10-0-70-0 Mohammad Yousuf 34 (30b 2x4 1x6) Ryan Harris 9-0-63-0 | |
| 46.1 | Ryan Harris to Inzamam-ul-Haq, WIDE, This delivery just skims past Inzamam-ul-Haq's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 46.1 | Ryan Harris to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 1lb, 150.57kph, R Harris is working up a good head of steam here. Inzamam-ul-Haq swishes at this one and misses. One more |
| 46.2 | Ryan Harris to Mohammad Yousuf, 0, 145.00kph, R Harris hurls this through. M Yousuf puts bat to ball but mistimes it |
| 46.3 | Ryan Harris to Mohammad Yousuf, 0, 143.01kph, R Harris maintains a tight line just outside leg. M Yousuf leg glances but can't time it properly and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 46.4 | Ryan Harris to Mohammad Yousuf, OUT, 148.73kph, Not much movement from this surface. M Yousuf miscues a late cut. A De Silva is after it and takes a spectacular catch! |
| Mohammad Yousuf c A De Silva b R Harris 34 (49m 33b 2x4 1x6) SR: 103.03 | |
| The new batsman is Shahid Afridi. | |
| 46.5 | Ryan Harris to Shahid Afridi, 1, 149.91kph, R Harris is working up a good head of steam here. That continues on straight. S Afridi on-drives but can't time it properly. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 46.6 | Ryan Harris to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 4, 145.63kph, R Harris hurls this through. Not much movement from this surface. Inzamam-ul-Haq plays an extravagant leg glance. Glorious timing. That went to the boundary in a flash |
| Not the best of outings from R Harris. He'll want to forget this in a hurry. | |
| Ryan Harris 1 / 69 in 10.0 overs, 0 maidens | |
| End of over 47 (7 runs) Pakistan 350 / 5 (RR: 7.45) | |
| Shahid Afridi 1* (1b 0x4 0x6) Ryan Harris 10-0-69-1 Inzamam-ul-Haq 54 (47b 7x4 2x6) Lasith Malinga 10-0-70-0 | |
| Chaminda Vaas will start a new spell. | |
| 47.1 | Chaminda Vaas to Shahid Afridi, 0, 128.36kph, C Vaas ambles in and floats this one up to the batsman. S Afridi puts bat to ball but mistimes it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. S Afridi rightly sends him back |
| 47.2 | Chaminda Vaas to Shahid Afridi, 0, 128.84kph, C Vaas bowls this gun-barrel straight. Excellent timing from S Afridi as he plays a late cut. No runs taken |
| 47.3 | Chaminda Vaas to Shahid Afridi, 0, 126.10kph, C Vaas is struggling to find much pace off this surface. Wicket to wicket delivery. Short ball! S Afridi ducks under it |
| 47.4 | Chaminda Vaas to Shahid Afridi, 6, 127.72kph, C Vaas pushes this through at no great pace. S Afridi hammers this for six |
| 47.5 | Chaminda Vaas to Shahid Afridi, 1, 124.89kph, S Afridi plays it gently through the leg side. One more |
| 47.6 | Chaminda Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 0, 128.73kph, C Vaas pushes this through at no great pace. Well-timed late cut there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. Inzamam-ul-Haq rightly sends him back |
| End of over 48 (7 runs) Pakistan 357 / 5 (RR: 7.44) | |
| Shahid Afridi 8* (6b 0x4 1x6) Chaminda Vaas 9-0-49-2 Inzamam-ul-Haq 54 (48b 7x4 2x6) Ryan Harris 10-0-69-1 | |
| Sanath Jayasuria will start a new spell. | |
| 48.1 | Sanath Jayasuria to Shahid Afridi, 1, 63.45kph, Breaks away from just off the straight. S Afridi plays it gently through the leg side. One more to the total |
| 48.2 | Sanath Jayasuria to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 4, 64.68kph, The ball smashes into the advertising boarding now. Four |
| 48.3 | Sanath Jayasuria to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 6, 60.00kph, S Jayasuria tosses this one up to Inzamam-ul-Haq. Aggressive on-drive from Inzamam-ul-Haq. Shouts of "catch it" but can only look on as the ball clears the ropes |
| 48.4 | Sanath Jayasuria to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 1lb, 60.00kph, Breaks away from just off the straight. Inzamam-ul-Haq plays for the movement, but the ball beats the bat. One more to the total |
| 48.5 | Sanath Jayasuria to Shahid Afridi, 1, 60.00kph, S Jayasuria gives this one some air and he gets this one to grip and turn. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed sweep. Easy single to be had there |
| 48.6 | Sanath Jayasuria to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 1, 60.00kph, Inzamam-ul-Haq pushes this ball through the off side. The batsmen only take one |
| End of over 49 (14 runs) Pakistan 371 / 5 (RR: 7.57) | |
| Inzamam-ul-Haq 65* (52b 8x4 3x6) Sanath Jayasuria 7-0-63-0 Shahid Afridi 10 (8b 0x4 1x6) Chaminda Vaas 9-0-49-2 | |
| 49.1 | Chaminda Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 0, 126.38kph, Inzamam-ul-Haq plays a punchy late cut. Not in the gap |
| 49.2 | Chaminda Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 3, 128.71kph, C Vaas is struggling to find much pace off this surface and he pitches that one on middle. Aggressive late cut from Inzamam-ul-Haq. That's an exceptional effort by in the deep. Saved a sure single there |
| 49.3 | Chaminda Vaas to Shahid Afridi, NO BALL, 128.68kph, S Afridi plays it gently through the leg side. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| Free hit coming up... | |
| 49.3 | Chaminda Vaas to Inzamam-ul-Haq, 1, 124.63kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic pull. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 49.4 | Chaminda Vaas to Shahid Afridi, 4, 125.25kph, No great pace there from C Vaas and he maintains a tight line on middle. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic on-drive. No chance for the fielder in the deep. Four more |
| 49.5 | Chaminda Vaas to Shahid Afridi, 2, 123.24kph, Well-timed late cut there. Two more to the total |
| 49.6 | Chaminda Vaas to Shahid Afridi, 4, 128.58kph, No great pace there from C Vaas and he maintains a tight line on middle. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic late cut. That went to the boundary in a flash |
| Not the best of outings from C Vaas. He'll want to forget this in a hurry. | |
| Chaminda Vaas 2 / 65 in 10.0 overs, 0 maidens | |
| End of over 50 (16 runs) Pakistan 387 / 5 (RR: 7.74) | |
| Inzamam-ul-Haq 69* (55b 8x4 3x6) Chaminda Vaas 10-0-65-2 Shahid Afridi 21 (12b 2x4 1x6) Sanath Jayasuria 7-0-63-0 | |
| Close of innings: Pakistan - 387 / 5 | |
Javed Miandad 77 (72) Inzamam-ul-Haq 69* (55) Chaminda Vaas 2 / 65 Muttiah Muralitharan 2 / 79 | |
| The new batsman is Michael Hussey. | |
| The new batsman is Tilkeratne Dilshan. | |
| The new bowler is Waqar Younis. | |
| 0.1 | Waqar Younis to Michael Hussey, 1, 152.00kph, W Younis maintains an off stump line. Well-timed leg glance there. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 0.2 | Waqar Younis to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 145.27kph, W Younis is working up a good head of steam here. Short length just outside leg stump. T Dilshan hangs on the back foot and blocks it |
| 0.3 | Waqar Younis to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1, 147.74kph, W Younis bowls this gun-barrel straight. T Dilshan plays it gently through the leg side. One more to the total |
| 0.4 | Waqar Younis to Michael Hussey, 1lb, 151.89kph, W Younis maintains a tight line outside off. M Hussey swishes at this one and misses. One more |
| 0.5 | Waqar Younis to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1, 147.63kph, That one goes on straight. T Dilshan late cuts but doesn't time it at all. The batsmen only take one |
| 0.6 | Waqar Younis to Michael Hussey, 0, 151.81kph, W Younis is working up a good head of steam here. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. M Hussey rightly sends him back |
| End of over 1 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 4 / 0 (RR: 4.00, RRR: 7.82) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 384 runs to win at 7.84 runs per over | |
| Tilkeratne Dilshan 2* (3b 0x4 0x6) Waqar Younis 1-0-3-0 Michael Hussey 1 (3b 0x4 0x6) | |
| The new bowler is Shoaib Akhtar. | |
| 1.1 | Shoaib Akhtar to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 6, 152.00kph, S Akhtar bowls this gun-barrel straight. T Dilshan swats this one. That is a monstrous hit! SIX |
| 1.2 | Shoaib Akhtar to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1, 150.81kph, T Dilshan puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 1.3 | Shoaib Akhtar to Michael Hussey, 0, 151.92kph, Defensive stroke. M Hussey's technique had to be good to play that one and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 1.4 | Shoaib Akhtar to Michael Hussey, 0, 144.01kph, S Akhtar hurls this through and he pitches that one outside off. M Hussey hangs on the back foot and blocks it. Not in the gap |
| 1.5 | Shoaib Akhtar to Michael Hussey, 1, 151.85kph, Excellent timing from M Hussey as he plays a late cut. They take a single |
| 1.6 | Shoaib Akhtar to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 147.79kph, S Akhtar pitches that one just outside leg. Crunched through the off side. Well executed late cut. Hit straight to the fielder at point. No run |
| End of over 2 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 12 / 0 (RR: 6.00, RRR: 7.81) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 376 runs to win at 7.83 runs per over | |
| Michael Hussey 2* (6b 0x4 0x6) Shoaib Akhtar 1-0-8-0 Tilkeratne Dilshan 9 (6b 0x4 1x6) Waqar Younis 1-0-3-0 | |
| 2.1 | Waqar Younis to Michael Hussey, 4, 151.82kph, W Younis hurls this through. Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the leg side. Great leg glance. No need to run for that. Four runs |
| 2.2 | Waqar Younis to Michael Hussey, 0, 149.87kph, short and straight. Bouncer! M Hussey sways away |
| 2.3 | Waqar Younis to Michael Hussey, 1, 149.21kph, W Younis pitches that one outside off. M Hussey cover drives but doesn't time it at all. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 2.4 | Waqar Younis to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1b, 151.13kph, T Dilshan swishes at this one and misses. One more |
| 2.5 | Waqar Younis to Michael Hussey, 0, 146.85kph, W Younis hurls this through and he pitches that one outside off. M Hussey plays a punchy cover drive |
| 2.6 | Waqar Younis to Michael Hussey, 1, 151.63kph, M Hussey plays an extravagant cover drive. Glorious timing. M Hussey trots through for the single |
| End of over 3 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 19 / 0 (RR: 6.33, RRR: 7.83) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 369 runs to win at 7.85 runs per over | |
| Michael Hussey 8* (11b 1x4 0x6) Waqar Younis 2-0-9-0 Tilkeratne Dilshan 9 (7b 0x4 1x6) Shoaib Akhtar 1-0-8-0 | |
| 3.1 | Shoaib Akhtar to Michael Hussey, 6, 151.62kph, That one goes on straight. Crunched through the off side. Well executed late cut. Six runs! Fantastic batting |
| 3.2 | Shoaib Akhtar to Michael Hussey, 0, 148.17kph, S Akhtar is working up a good head of steam here and he hits a short length outside off. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. M Hussey rightly sends him back |
| 3.3 | Shoaib Akhtar to Michael Hussey, 1, 148.35kph, That one goes on straight. M Hussey plays it gently through the off side. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 3.4 | Shoaib Akhtar to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1, 147.96kph, Spanked through the off side. Great late cut. That is an excellent call by T Dilshan. One run |
| 3.5 | Shoaib Akhtar to Michael Hussey, 0, 146.85kph, S Akhtar hurls this through. Not in the gap |
| 3.6 | Shoaib Akhtar to Michael Hussey, 2, 151.14kph, M Hussey plays an extravagant upper cut. Glorious timing. M Hussey takes a couple of runs |
| End of over 4 (10 runs) Sri Lanka 29 / 0 (RR: 7.25, RRR: 7.78) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 359 runs to win at 7.80 runs per over | |
| Tilkeratne Dilshan 10* (8b 0x4 1x6) Shoaib Akhtar 2-0-18-0 Michael Hussey 17 (16b 1x4 1x6) Waqar Younis 2-0-9-0 | |
| 4.1 | Waqar Younis to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 4, 151.64kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the off side. Great upper cut. That runs towards the boundary. Four runs |
| 4.2 | Waqar Younis to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 149.99kph, W Younis hurls this through and he maintains a leg stump line. T Dilshan defends with a straight bat and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 4.3 | Waqar Younis to Tilkeratne Dilshan, WIDE, This delivery just skims past T Dilshan's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 4.3 | Waqar Younis to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 145.26kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the leg side. Great on-drive. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. T Dilshan rightly sends him back |
| 4.4 | Waqar Younis to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1b, 151.49kph, W Younis is working up a good head of steam here. Short length just outside leg stump. T Dilshan is beaten by the movement. One more |
| 4.5 | Waqar Younis to Michael Hussey, 0, 150.02kph, That one goes on straight. M Hussey plays it gently through the leg side. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. M Hussey rightly sends him back |
| 4.6 | Waqar Younis to Michael Hussey, 0, 146.39kph, Excellent timing from M Hussey as he plays a leg glance. No runs taken |
| End of over 5 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 35 / 0 (RR: 7.00, RRR: 7.82) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 353 runs to win at 7.84 runs per over | |
| Tilkeratne Dilshan 14* (12b 1x4 1x6) Waqar Younis 3-0-14-0 Michael Hussey 17 (18b 1x4 1x6) Shoaib Akhtar 2-0-18-0 | |
| 5.1 | Shoaib Akhtar to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 146.83kph, T Dilshan plays it gently through the leg side. Not in the gap |
| 5.2 | Shoaib Akhtar to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1, 148.00kph, S Akhtar is working up a good head of steam here. T Dilshan on-drives but can't time it properly. One more to the total |
| 5.3 | Shoaib Akhtar to Michael Hussey, 0, 147.24kph, S Akhtar hurls this through |
| 5.4 | Shoaib Akhtar to Michael Hussey, 4, 151.37kph, Spanked through the off side. Great cut. No need to run for that. Four runs |
| 5.5 | Shoaib Akhtar to Michael Hussey, 1, 146.94kph, S Akhtar pitches that one outside off. M Hussey puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 5.6 | Shoaib Akhtar to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1lb, 145.00kph, That one goes on straight. T Dilshan plays for the movement, but the ball beats the bat. One more |
| End of over 6 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 42 / 0 (RR: 7.00, RRR: 7.84) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 346 runs to win at 7.86 runs per over | |
| Tilkeratne Dilshan 15* (15b 1x4 1x6) Shoaib Akhtar 3-0-24-0 Michael Hussey 22 (21b 2x4 1x6) Waqar Younis 3-0-14-0 | |
| 6.1 | Waqar Younis to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 145.29kph, W Younis maintains a leg stump line. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. T Dilshan rightly sends him back |
| 6.2 | Waqar Younis to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1, 151.12kph, That one goes on straight. T Dilshan plays it gently through the off side. Single taken |
| 6.3 | Waqar Younis to Michael Hussey, 4, 147.90kph, W Younis hurls this through. Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the leg side. Great on-drive. Four all the way |
| 6.4 | Waqar Younis to Michael Hussey, 4, 148.43kph, That one goes on straight. Well-timed on-drive there. The ball beats the fielder and the outfield does the rest. Four more |
| And that's the 50 run partnership! Excellent batting from this pair. | |
| 6.5 | Waqar Younis to Michael Hussey, 1, 146.39kph, W Younis maintains an off stump line. Excellent timing from M Hussey as he plays an on-drive. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 6.6 | Waqar Younis to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 2, 142.85kph, That one goes on straight. Two more added to the total |
| End of over 7 (12 runs) Sri Lanka 54 / 0 (RR: 7.71, RRR: 7.74) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 334 runs to win at 7.77 runs per over | |
| Michael Hussey 31* (24b 4x4 1x6) Waqar Younis 4-0-26-0 Tilkeratne Dilshan 18 (18b 1x4 1x6) Shoaib Akhtar 3-0-24-0 | |
| 7.1 | Shoaib Akhtar to Michael Hussey, 0, 146.65kph, S Akhtar hurls this through. Not much movement from this surface. M Hussey struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 7.2 | Shoaib Akhtar to Michael Hussey, 0, 151.43kph, S Akhtar maintains a tight line outside off |
| 7.3 | Shoaib Akhtar to Michael Hussey, 0, 146.41kph, No run |
| 7.4 | Shoaib Akhtar to Michael Hussey, WIDE, Harsh call from B Doctrove - as this one straddles the tramlines outside off |
| 7.4 | Shoaib Akhtar to Michael Hussey, 4, 145.79kph, S Akhtar hurls this through. Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the leg side. Great pull. That went to the boundary in a flash |
| 7.5 | Shoaib Akhtar to Michael Hussey, 1, 150.29kph, Excellent timing from M Hussey as he plays a late cut. The batsmen only take one |
| 7.6 | Shoaib Akhtar to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1, 144.84kph, S Akhtar maintains a leg stump line. Excellent timing from T Dilshan as he plays an on-drive. One more to the total |
| End of over 8 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 61 / 0 (RR: 7.63, RRR: 7.76) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 327 runs to win at 7.79 runs per over | |
| Tilkeratne Dilshan 19* (19b 1x4 1x6) Shoaib Akhtar 4-0-31-0 Michael Hussey 36 (29b 5x4 1x6) Waqar Younis 4-0-26-0 | |
| 8.1 | Waqar Younis to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1lb, 145.01kph, W Younis hurls this through. Oh beaten comprehensively there. One more to the total |
| 8.2 | Waqar Younis to Michael Hussey, 1, 139.48kph, M Hussey plays it gently through the leg side. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 8.3 | Waqar Younis to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1lb, 148.93kph, W Younis maintains a middle stump line. That is an ungainly shot - T Dilshan is lucky not to have edged that. One more to the total |
| 8.4 | Waqar Younis to Michael Hussey, 2, 144.15kph, M Hussey takes a couple of runs |
| 8.5 | Waqar Younis to Michael Hussey, 6, 143.49kph, W Younis hurls this through. Wicket to wicket delivery. M Hussey plays a punchy pull. Shouts of "catch it" but can only look on as the ball clears the ropes |
| 8.6 | Waqar Younis to Michael Hussey, 1, 145.19kph, That one goes on straight. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| End of over 9 (12 runs) Sri Lanka 73 / 0 (RR: 8.11, RRR: 7.66) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 315 runs to win at 7.68 runs per over | |
| Michael Hussey 46* (33b 5x4 2x6) Waqar Younis 5-0-36-0 Tilkeratne Dilshan 19 (21b 1x4 1x6) Shoaib Akhtar 4-0-31-0 | |
| 9.1 | Shoaib Akhtar to Michael Hussey, 4, 144.94kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the off side. Great late cut. That went to the boundary in a flash |
| That's M Hussey's 50! Well played. | |
| 9.2 | Shoaib Akhtar to Michael Hussey, 0, 149.92kph, That one goes on straight. Short ball! M Hussey ducks under it |
| 9.3 | Shoaib Akhtar to Michael Hussey, 1, 144.16kph, S Akhtar hurls this through and he maintains an off stump line. M Hussey puts bat to ball but mistimes it. That is an excellent call by M Hussey. One run |
| 9.4 | Shoaib Akhtar to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1lb, 143.25kph, T Dilshan misses it completely. One more to the total |
| 9.5 | Shoaib Akhtar to Michael Hussey, 3, 142.80kph, Excellent timing from M Hussey as he plays a late cut. Great stop! saved a run there |
| 9.6 | Shoaib Akhtar to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1, 146.37kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. Well-timed leg glance there. T Dilshan trots through for the single |
| End of over 10 (10 runs) Sri Lanka 83 / 0 (RR: 8.30, RRR: 7.60) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 305 runs to win at 7.63 runs per over | |
| Tilkeratne Dilshan 20* (23b 1x4 1x6) Shoaib Akhtar 5-0-40-0 Michael Hussey 54 (37b 6x4 2x6) Waqar Younis 5-0-36-0 | |
| The new bowler is Umar Gul. | |
| 10.1 | Umar Gul to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 141.00kph, U Gul hurls this through and he pitches that one just outside leg. Short ball! T Dilshan ducks under it |
| 10.2 | Umar Gul to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 140.97kph, T Dilshan struggles to negotiate that one and just manages to get under it |
| 10.3 | Umar Gul to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 140.59kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. Bouncer! T Dilshan sways away |
| 10.4 | Umar Gul to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1b, 140.32kph, U Gul is working up a good head of steam here. Oh beaten comprehensively there. One more |
| 10.5 | Umar Gul to Michael Hussey, 0, 140.87kph, U Gul hurls this through and he pitches that one outside off. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed leg glance. M Hussey struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 10.6 | Umar Gul to Michael Hussey, 1, 136.62kph, U Gul puts his back into this delivery. M Hussey trots through for the single |
| End of over 11 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 85 / 0 (RR: 7.73, RRR: 7.74) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 303 runs to win at 7.77 runs per over | |
| Michael Hussey 55* (39b 6x4 2x6) Umar Gul 1-0-1-0 Tilkeratne Dilshan 20 (27b 1x4 1x6) Shoaib Akhtar 5-0-40-0 | |
| The new bowler is Saeed Ajmal. | |
| 11.1 | Saeed Ajmal to Michael Hussey, 1, 78.45kph, A little more pace on this one. Good length outside off stump. Well-timed on-drive there. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 11.2 | Saeed Ajmal to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1, 74.91kph, Big turn from the spinner. T Dilshan leg glances but can't time it properly. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 11.3 | Saeed Ajmal to Michael Hussey, 0, 66.06kph, S Ajmal tosses this one up to M Hussey. A big offie now and it grips and spins away from the batsman. Spanked through the leg side. Great on-drive. Not in the gap |
| 11.4 | Saeed Ajmal to Michael Hussey, 0, 60.13kph, full length outside off stump. M Hussey gets behind the ball and blocks it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. M Hussey rightly sends him back |
| 11.5 | Saeed Ajmal to Michael Hussey, 2, 70.38kph, S Ajmal puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. Two runs |
| 11.6 | Saeed Ajmal to Michael Hussey, 0, 69.70kph, S Ajmal gives this one some air. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic late cut |
| End of over 12 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 89 / 0 (RR: 7.42, RRR: 7.84) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 299 runs to win at 7.87 runs per over | |
| Tilkeratne Dilshan 21* (28b 1x4 1x6) Saeed Ajmal 1-0-4-0 Michael Hussey 58 (44b 6x4 2x6) Umar Gul 1-0-1-0 | |
| 12.1 | Umar Gul to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 140.85kph, U Gul hurls this through and he maintains a leg stump line. Bouncer! T Dilshan sways away and lets it go through |
| 12.2 | Umar Gul to Tilkeratne Dilshan, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. U Gul is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 12.2 | Umar Gul to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 138.16kph, U Gul puts his back into this delivery. Not much movement from this surface. T Dilshan gets behind the ball and blocks it. No run |
| 12.3 | Umar Gul to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 136.71kph, U Gul maintains a tight line just outside leg. Bouncer! T Dilshan sways away |
| 12.4 | Umar Gul to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 140.72kph, That one goes on straight. T Dilshan struggles to negotiate that one and just manages to get under it |
| 12.5 | Umar Gul to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 4, 136.46kph, U Gul hits a good length just outside leg. Crunched through the off side. Well executed cut. That's a boundary |
| 12.6 | Umar Gul to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 4, 139.90kph, T Dilshan plays an extravagant pull. Glorious timing. That went to the boundary in a flash |
| End of over 13 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 98 / 0 (RR: 7.54, RRR: 7.81) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 290 runs to win at 7.84 runs per over | |
| Michael Hussey 58* (44b 6x4 2x6) Umar Gul 2-0-10-0 Tilkeratne Dilshan 29 (34b 3x4 1x6) Saeed Ajmal 1-0-4-0 | |
| 13.1 | Saeed Ajmal to Michael Hussey, 0, 60.00kph, Excellent timing from M Hussey as he plays a late cut |
| 13.2 | Saeed Ajmal to Michael Hussey, 1, 60.00kph, S Ajmal tosses this one up to M Hussey. This one bites viciously and spins a long way. M Hussey puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more to the total |
| 13.3 | Saeed Ajmal to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1, 74.30kph, S Ajmal gives this one some air. T Dilshan late cuts but doesn't time it at all. Easy single to be had there |
| That brings up the phundred partnership between these two. Fantastic effort from T Dilshan and M Hussey. | |
| 13.4 | Saeed Ajmal to Michael Hussey, 4, 60.00kph, S Ajmal floats a delivery to M Hussey. The straight one now. M Hussey swats this one. The ball smashes into the advertising boarding now. Four |
| 13.5 | Saeed Ajmal to Michael Hussey, 0, 66.32kph, short length outside off stump. M Hussey plays that one with the full face of the bat. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. M Hussey rightly sends him back |
| 13.6 | Saeed Ajmal to Michael Hussey, 1, 77.03kph, That spun a long way away from the batsman after pitching. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed on-drive. Single taken |
| End of over 14 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 105 / 0 (RR: 7.50, RRR: 7.83) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 283 runs to win at 7.86 runs per over | |
| Michael Hussey 64* (49b 7x4 2x6) Saeed Ajmal 2-0-11-0 Tilkeratne Dilshan 30 (35b 3x4 1x6) Umar Gul 2-0-10-0 | |
| 14.1 | Umar Gul to Michael Hussey, 1, 140.66kph, U Gul is working up a good head of steam here. That continues on straight. M Hussey cuts but can't time it properly. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 14.2 | Umar Gul to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 2, 138.26kph, Spanked through the leg side. Great pull. Two more runs |
| 14.3 | Umar Gul to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1lb, 136.91kph, U Gul puts his back into this delivery. Short length just outside off stump. T Dilshan misses it completely. One more to the total |
| 14.4 | Umar Gul to Michael Hussey, 4, 140.56kph, That runs towards the boundary. Four runs |
| 14.5 | Umar Gul to Michael Hussey, 1, 137.18kph, M Hussey plays a punchy cut. One more |
| 14.6 | Umar Gul to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 136.44kph, Spanked through the off side. Great late cut. No run |
| End of over 15 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 114 / 0 (RR: 7.60, RRR: 7.80) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 274 runs to win at 7.83 runs per over | |
| Michael Hussey 70* (52b 8x4 2x6) Umar Gul 3-0-18-0 Tilkeratne Dilshan 32 (38b 3x4 1x6) Saeed Ajmal 2-0-11-0 | |
| 15.1 | Saeed Ajmal to Michael Hussey, 2, 65.06kph, S Ajmal gives this one some air. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed leg glance. Two more to the total |
| 15.2 | Saeed Ajmal to Michael Hussey, 1, 60.00kph, S Ajmal tosses this one up to M Hussey. Spanked through the leg side. Great leg glance. They take a single |
| 15.3 | Saeed Ajmal to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1, 61.23kph, One more |
| 15.4 | Saeed Ajmal to Michael Hussey, 1, 70.73kph, S Ajmal floats a delivery to M Hussey and he puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. M Hussey swats this one. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 15.5 | Saeed Ajmal to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 60.00kph, S Ajmal gives this one some air. Not finding much turn off this surface. T Dilshan puts bat to ball but mistimes it. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. T Dilshan rightly sends him back |
| 15.6 | Saeed Ajmal to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 3, 62.44kph, good length just outside leg stump. They run the first two hard |
| End of over 16 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 122 / 0 (RR: 7.63, RRR: 7.79) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 266 runs to win at 7.82 runs per over | |
| Tilkeratne Dilshan 36* (41b 3x4 1x6) Saeed Ajmal 3-0-19-0 Michael Hussey 74 (55b 8x4 2x6) Umar Gul 3-0-18-0 | |
| 16.1 | Umar Gul to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1, 140.24kph, U Gul hurls this through. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic leg glance. The batsmen only take one |
| 16.2 | Umar Gul to Michael Hussey, 6, 137.34kph, U Gul pitches that one outside off. M Hussey swats this one. Fielder is underneath it but the ball sails over his head. SIX |
| 16.3 | Umar Gul to Michael Hussey, 0, 136.00kph, U Gul hits a short length outside off. Crunched through the off side. Well executed late cut. No run |
| 16.4 | Umar Gul to Michael Hussey, OUT, 138.40kph, U Gul pitches that one outside off. M Hussey completely mishits a cut. Huge appeal by U Gul. And the finger goes up. M Hussey seems very unhappy about something |
| Michael Hussey lbw U Gul 80 (80m 58b 8x4 3x6) SR: 137.93 | |
| The new batsman is Brian Lara. | |
| 16.5 | Umar Gul to Brian Lara, 0, 134.76kph, U Gul flings this through at decent pace and he pitches that one outside off. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. B Lara rightly sends him back |
| 16.6 | Umar Gul to Brian Lara, 1, 140.16kph, Aggressive pull from B Lara. The batsmen only take one |
| End of over 17 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 130 / 1 (RR: 7.65, RRR: 7.79) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 258 runs to win at 7.82 runs per over | |
| Brian Lara 1* (2b 0x4 0x6) Umar Gul 4-0-26-1 Tilkeratne Dilshan 37 (42b 3x4 1x6) Saeed Ajmal 3-0-19-0 | |
| 17.1 | Saeed Ajmal to Brian Lara, 1, 66.00kph, B Lara plays a punchy late cut. Single taken |
| 17.2 | Saeed Ajmal to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 6, 62.61kph, S Ajmal gives this one some air. Full length just outside off stump. Six runs! Fantastic batting |
| 17.3 | Saeed Ajmal to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1, 60.00kph, Big turn from the spinner. T Dilshan puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 17.4 | Saeed Ajmal to Brian Lara, 0, 64.74kph, This one bites viciously and spins a long way. B Lara defends with a straight bat. Not in the gap |
| 17.5 | Saeed Ajmal to Brian Lara, 0, 80.48kph, Big turn from the spinner. B Lara plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing. B Lara struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 17.6 | Saeed Ajmal to Brian Lara, 1, 60.32kph, B Lara pushes this ball through the leg side. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| End of over 18 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 139 / 1 (RR: 7.72, RRR: 7.75) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 249 runs to win at 7.78 runs per over | |
| Brian Lara 3* (6b 0x4 0x6) Saeed Ajmal 4-0-28-0 Tilkeratne Dilshan 44 (44b 3x4 2x6) Umar Gul 4-0-26-1 | |
| The new bowler is Shahid Afridi. | |
| 18.1 | Shahid Afridi to Brian Lara, 0, 65.12kph, He finds a fraction of turn off the surface. B Lara strides forward and blocks. No run |
| 18.2 | Shahid Afridi to Brian Lara, 1, 62.85kph, full length outside off stump. B Lara plays an extravagant late cut. Glorious timing. One more |
| 18.3 | Shahid Afridi to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 62.40kph, S Afridi gives this one some air. The leggie now and it turns away from the batsman. Short ball! T Dilshan ducks under it |
| 18.4 | Shahid Afridi to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 2, 63.20kph, He finds a fraction of turn off the surface. Two runs taken. The return is over the stumps |
| 18.5 | Shahid Afridi to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 67.70kph, No runs taken |
| 18.6 | Shahid Afridi to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 60.00kph, T Dilshan gets behind the ball and blocks it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| End of over 19 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 142 / 1 (RR: 7.47, RRR: 7.90) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 246 runs to win at 7.94 runs per over | |
| Brian Lara 4* (8b 0x4 0x6) Shahid Afridi 1-0-3-0 Tilkeratne Dilshan 46 (48b 3x4 2x6) Saeed Ajmal 4-0-28-0 | |
| 19.1 | Saeed Ajmal to Brian Lara, 1, 81.26kph, S Ajmal pushes this one through slightly quicker. This one bites viciously and spins a long way. B Lara puts bat to ball but mistimes it. That is an excellent call by B Lara. One run |
| 19.2 | Saeed Ajmal to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1lb, 84.17kph, A little more pace on this one. Oh beaten comprehensively there. One more |
| 19.3 | Saeed Ajmal to Brian Lara, 0, 61.08kph, S Ajmal floats a delivery to B Lara and he strides forward and blocks. No run |
| 19.4 | Saeed Ajmal to Brian Lara, 0, 63.58kph, S Ajmal gives this one some air and he rips an offie that turns viciously away from the batsman. B Lara goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. No runs taken |
| 19.5 | Saeed Ajmal to Brian Lara, 0, 84.50kph, This one is bowled slightly flatter, slightly quicker. S Ajmal puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 19.6 | Saeed Ajmal to Brian Lara, 4, 60.00kph, S Ajmal floats a delivery to B Lara. Well-timed late cut there. The ball beats the fielder and the outfield does the rest. Four more |
| End of over 20 (6 runs) Sri Lanka 148 / 1 (RR: 7.40, RRR: 7.97) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 240 runs to win at 8.00 runs per over | |
| Tilkeratne Dilshan 46* (49b 3x4 2x6) Saeed Ajmal 5-0-33-0 Brian Lara 9 (13b 1x4 0x6) Shahid Afridi 1-0-3-0 | |
| 20.1 | Shahid Afridi to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 64.77kph, is quick to cut off the single |
| 20.2 | Shahid Afridi to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 70.05kph, S Afridi gets this one to grip and turn. Defensive stroke. T Dilshan's technique had to be good to play that one. Not in the gap |
| 20.3 | Shahid Afridi to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 62.67kph, T Dilshan struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 20.4 | Shahid Afridi to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1, 62.70kph, Breaks away from just off the straight. T Dilshan plays it gently through the off side. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 20.5 | Shahid Afridi to Brian Lara, 2, 60.00kph, S Afridi floats a delivery to B Lara. The straight one now. Spanked through the leg side. Great on-drive. Two runs |
| 20.6 | Shahid Afridi to Brian Lara, 4, 60.00kph, Gentle leggie turns into the batsman. Four runs |
| End of over 21 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 155 / 1 (RR: 7.38, RRR: 8.00) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 233 runs to win at 8.03 runs per over | |
| Tilkeratne Dilshan 47* (53b 3x4 2x6) Shahid Afridi 2-0-10-0 Brian Lara 15 (15b 2x4 0x6) Saeed Ajmal 5-0-33-0 | |
| Waqar Younis will start a new spell. | |
| 21.1 | Waqar Younis to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 149.53kph, W Younis hurls this through. Wicket to wicket delivery. T Dilshan puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Not in the gap |
| 21.2 | Waqar Younis to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 151.13kph, short length on middle stump. Spanked through the off side. Great late cut. No runs taken |
| 21.3 | Waqar Younis to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 4, 149.08kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic late cut. That runs towards the boundary. Four runs |
| That's T Dilshan's 50! Well played. | |
| 21.4 | Waqar Younis to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 145.27kph, W Younis is working up a good head of steam here and he maintains a tight line on middle. T Dilshan plays that one with the full face of the bat. No run |
| 21.5 | Waqar Younis to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 141.58kph, W Younis hurls this through. T Dilshan goes on to the back foot and keeps it down. No runs taken |
| 21.6 | Waqar Younis to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1, 148.16kph, W Younis maintains a tight line on middle. T Dilshan on-drives but can't time it properly. One more |
| End of over 22 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 160 / 1 (RR: 7.27, RRR: 8.11) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 228 runs to win at 8.14 runs per over | |
| Tilkeratne Dilshan 52* (59b 4x4 2x6) Waqar Younis 6-0-41-0 Brian Lara 15 (15b 2x4 0x6) Shahid Afridi 2-0-10-0 | |
| 22.1 | Shahid Afridi to Tilkeratne Dilshan, NO BALL, 78.55kph, The leggie now and it turns away from the batsman. T Dilshan plays it gently through the leg side. Single taken |
| Free hit coming up... | |
| 22.1 | Shahid Afridi to Brian Lara, 1b, 73.61kph, A hint of turn into. B Lara is beaten by the movement. One more |
| 22.2 | Shahid Afridi to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1, 62.44kph, That one goes on straight with the arm. T Dilshan on-drives but can't time it properly. One more |
| 22.3 | Shahid Afridi to Brian Lara, 0, 67.21kph, S Afridi gets this one to grip and turn. B Lara plays that one with the full face of the bat. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 22.4 | Shahid Afridi to Brian Lara, 0, 60.00kph, S Afridi floats a delivery to B Lara. He finds a fraction of turn off the surface. Defensive stroke. B Lara's technique had to be good to play that one. Not in the gap |
| 22.5 | Shahid Afridi to Brian Lara, 0, 60.33kph, S Afridi tosses this one up to B Lara. Aggressive late cut from B Lara and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 22.6 | Shahid Afridi to Brian Lara, 6, 60.31kph, Crunched through the off side. Well executed late cut. B Lara has absolutely smashed that! Six runs |
| End of over 23 (10 runs) Sri Lanka 170 / 1 (RR: 7.39, RRR: 8.04) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 218 runs to win at 8.07 runs per over | |
| Tilkeratne Dilshan 54* (61b 4x4 2x6) Shahid Afridi 3-0-19-0 Brian Lara 21 (20b 2x4 1x6) Waqar Younis 6-0-41-0 | |
| 23.1 | Waqar Younis to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 145.45kph, W Younis pitches that one just outside leg. Defensive shot. The full face of the blade was presented there. No run |
| 23.2 | Waqar Younis to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 2, 151.28kph, W Younis bowls this gun-barrel straight. Excellent timing from T Dilshan as he plays a leg glance. Two more runs |
| 23.3 | Waqar Younis to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 146.09kph, W Younis hurls this through and he maintains a leg stump line. Short ball! T Dilshan ducks under it |
| 23.4 | Waqar Younis to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1lb, 147.62kph, W Younis hits a short length just outside leg. T Dilshan is beaten by the movement. One more |
| 23.5 | Waqar Younis to Brian Lara, 0, 149.69kph, Not much movement from this surface. B Lara gets behind the ball and blocks it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 23.6 | Waqar Younis to Brian Lara, 1lb, 142.98kph, short and straight. B Lara plays for the movement, but the ball beats the bat. One more |
| End of over 24 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 174 / 1 (RR: 7.25, RRR: 8.19) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 214 runs to win at 8.23 runs per over | |
| Brian Lara 21* (22b 2x4 1x6) Waqar Younis 7-0-43-0 Tilkeratne Dilshan 56 (65b 4x4 2x6) Shahid Afridi 3-0-19-0 | |
| Saeed Ajmal will start a new spell. | |
| 24.1 | Saeed Ajmal to Brian Lara, 0, 66.09kph, Hit straight to the fielder at cover. No run |
| 24.2 | Saeed Ajmal to Brian Lara, 1, 61.85kph, B Lara cuts but can't time it properly. One more |
| 24.3 | Saeed Ajmal to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1lb, 60.00kph, S Ajmal rips an offie that turns viciously into the batsman. T Dilshan is beaten all ends up. This is excellent bowling. One more |
| 24.4 | Saeed Ajmal to Brian Lara, 1, 77.37kph, B Lara plays it gently through the off side. Single taken |
| 24.5 | Saeed Ajmal to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1, 90.49kph, S Ajmal spears this one in to T Dilshan. That spun a long way into the batsman after pitching. T Dilshan puts bat to ball but mistimes it. They take a single |
| 24.6 | Saeed Ajmal to Brian Lara, 1, 60.00kph, A big offie now and it grips and spins away from the batsman. B Lara leg glances but can't time it properly. One more |
| And that's the 50 run partnership! Excellent batting from this pair. | |
| End of over 25 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 179 / 1 (RR: 7.16, RRR: 8.32) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 209 runs to win at 8.36 runs per over | |
| Brian Lara 24* (26b 2x4 1x6) Saeed Ajmal 6-0-37-0 Tilkeratne Dilshan 57 (67b 4x4 2x6) Waqar Younis 7-0-43-0 | |
| 25.1 | Waqar Younis to Brian Lara, 2, 146.80kph, W Younis bowls this gun-barrel straight. Excellent timing from B Lara as he plays a pull. Two more runs |
| 25.2 | Waqar Younis to Brian Lara, 1, 144.61kph, W Younis is working up a good head of steam here and he maintains a tight line outside off. B Lara pulls but can't time it properly. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 25.3 | Waqar Younis to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 4, 145.90kph, No chance for the fielder in the deep. Four more |
| 25.4 | Waqar Younis to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 143.33kph, Bouncer! T Dilshan sways away and lets it go through |
| 25.5 | Waqar Younis to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1, 140.13kph, W Younis is working up a good head of steam here. That continues on straight. T Dilshan on-drives but can't time it properly. One more to the total |
| 25.6 | Waqar Younis to Brian Lara, 4, 148.36kph, Spanked through the leg side. Great pull. Excellent timing and placement. Four |
| End of over 26 (12 runs) Sri Lanka 191 / 1 (RR: 7.35, RRR: 8.17) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 197 runs to win at 8.21 runs per over | |
| Tilkeratne Dilshan 62* (70b 5x4 2x6) Waqar Younis 8-0-55-0 Brian Lara 31 (29b 3x4 1x6) Saeed Ajmal 6-0-37-0 | |
| 26.1 | Saeed Ajmal to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1, 73.01kph, T Dilshan swats this one. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 26.2 | Saeed Ajmal to Brian Lara, 1, 63.43kph, S Ajmal tosses this one up to B Lara and he plays a punchy late cut. They take a single |
| 26.3 | Saeed Ajmal to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 66.28kph, Big turn from the spinner. T Dilshan on-drives but can't time it properly. No run |
| 26.4 | Saeed Ajmal to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 70.56kph, That spun a long way into the batsman after pitching. T Dilshan plays it gently through the leg side. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 26.5 | Saeed Ajmal to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1lb, 60.00kph, T Dilshan is beaten by the movement. One more |
| 26.6 | Saeed Ajmal to Brian Lara, 6, 60.00kph, S Ajmal floats a delivery to B Lara. That spun a long way away from the batsman after pitching. B Lara swats this one. Oh dear. That has been put down in the crowd. Six more |
| End of over 27 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 200 / 1 (RR: 7.41, RRR: 8.13) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 188 runs to win at 8.17 runs per over | |
| Tilkeratne Dilshan 63* (74b 5x4 2x6) Saeed Ajmal 7-0-45-0 Brian Lara 38 (31b 3x4 2x6) Waqar Younis 8-0-55-0 | |
| Shoaib Akhtar will start a new spell. | |
| 27.1 | Shoaib Akhtar to Tilkeratne Dilshan, WIDE, This delivery just skims past T Dilshan's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 27.1 | Shoaib Akhtar to Tilkeratne Dilshan, WIDE, The bowler loses his line and pushes this down the leg side. S Akhtar is very luck to get away with just the wide |
| 27.1 | Shoaib Akhtar to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1lb, 151.65kph, S Akhtar is working up a good head of steam here. T Dilshan plays for the movement, but the ball beats the bat. One more to the total |
| 27.2 | Shoaib Akhtar to Brian Lara, 1, 150.11kph, B Lara plays a pull, but can't time it properly. One more to the total |
| 27.3 | Shoaib Akhtar to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 4, 146.32kph, Wicket to wicket delivery. Spanked through the leg side. Great on-drive. That runs towards the boundary. Four runs |
| 27.4 | Shoaib Akhtar to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 2, 145.08kph, S Akhtar bowls this gun-barrel straight. Excellent timing from T Dilshan as he plays a cut. The batsmen run hard and complete a comfortable two |
| 27.5 | Shoaib Akhtar to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1, 151.50kph, S Akhtar hurls this through. Not much movement from this surface. That is an excellent call by T Dilshan. One run |
| 27.6 | Shoaib Akhtar to Brian Lara, 1, 149.64kph, S Akhtar bowls this gun-barrel straight. B Lara plays it gently through the leg side. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| End of over 28 (12 runs) Sri Lanka 212 / 1 (RR: 7.57, RRR: 7.95) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 176 runs to win at 8.00 runs per over | |
| Brian Lara 40* (33b 3x4 2x6) Shoaib Akhtar 6-0-51-0 Tilkeratne Dilshan 70 (78b 6x4 2x6) Saeed Ajmal 7-0-45-0 | |
| 28.1 | Saeed Ajmal to Brian Lara, 0, 60.00kph, S Ajmal tosses this one up to B Lara. Full length outside off stump. Short ball! B Lara ducks under it |
| 28.2 | Saeed Ajmal to Brian Lara, 4, 60.13kph, S Ajmal puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. That runs towards the boundary. Four runs |
| 28.3 | Saeed Ajmal to Brian Lara, 3, 73.31kph, A big offie now and it grips and spins away from the batsman. B Lara swats this one. They come back for a third. Brilliant running |
| 28.4 | Saeed Ajmal to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 3, 60.00kph, S Ajmal puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. Aggressive leg glance from T Dilshan. They run the first two hard |
| 28.5 | Saeed Ajmal to Brian Lara, 1, 60.00kph, S Ajmal tosses this one up to B Lara. A big offie now and it grips and spins away from the batsman. Spanked through the off side. Great cut. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 28.6 | Saeed Ajmal to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1, 62.02kph, S Ajmal tosses this one up to T Dilshan. Spanked through the off side. Great late cut. They take a single |
| End of over 29 (12 runs) Sri Lanka 224 / 1 (RR: 7.72, RRR: 7.76) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 164 runs to win at 7.81 runs per over | |
| Tilkeratne Dilshan 74* (80b 6x4 2x6) Saeed Ajmal 8-0-57-0 Brian Lara 48 (37b 4x4 2x6) Shoaib Akhtar 6-0-51-0 | |
| 29.1 | Shoaib Akhtar to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 141.37kph, short length just outside leg stump. T Dilshan struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 29.2 | Shoaib Akhtar to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1, 150.50kph, T Dilshan plays it gently through the off side. Single taken |
| 29.3 | Shoaib Akhtar to Brian Lara, OUT, 151.40kph, S Akhtar is working up a good head of steam here. That continues on straight. B Lara miscues a late cut and he has not quite got a hold of this one and it is taken by J Miandad square 3rd man |
| Brian Lara c J Miandad b S Akhtar 48 (53m 38b 4x4 2x6) SR: 126.32 | |
| The new batsman is Mahela Jayawardene. | |
| 29.4 | Shoaib Akhtar to Mahela Jayawardene, 0, 145.11kph, M Jayawardene gets behind the ball and blocks it. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 29.5 | Shoaib Akhtar to Mahela Jayawardene, 0, 150.47kph, That continues on straight |
| 29.6 | Shoaib Akhtar to Mahela Jayawardene, 1, 150.67kph, M Jayawardene plays it gently through the leg side. The batsmen only take one |
| End of over 30 (2 runs) Sri Lanka 226 / 2 (RR: 7.53, RRR: 8.05) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 162 runs to win at 8.10 runs per over | |
| Mahela Jayawardene 1* (3b 0x4 0x6) Shoaib Akhtar 7-0-53-1 Tilkeratne Dilshan 75 (82b 6x4 2x6) Saeed Ajmal 8-0-57-0 | |
| 30.1 | Saeed Ajmal to Mahela Jayawardene, 0, 68.74kph, S Ajmal rips an offie that turns viciously into the batsman. Defended off the back foot |
| 30.2 | Saeed Ajmal to Mahela Jayawardene, 4, 64.33kph, The ball races away for a boundary |
| 30.3 | Saeed Ajmal to Mahela Jayawardene, 0, 69.50kph, The straight one now. Defensive stroke. M Jayawardene's technique had to be good to play that one. Not in the gap |
| 30.4 | Saeed Ajmal to Mahela Jayawardene, 0, 62.77kph, No run |
| 30.5 | Saeed Ajmal to Mahela Jayawardene, 1lb, 60.00kph, S Ajmal gives this one some air. That is an ungainly shot - M Jayawardene is lucky not to have edged that. One more |
| 30.6 | Saeed Ajmal to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 65.34kph, The straight one now. Not in the gap |
| End of over 31 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 231 / 2 (RR: 7.45, RRR: 8.21) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 157 runs to win at 8.26 runs per over | |
| Mahela Jayawardene 5* (8b 1x4 0x6) Saeed Ajmal 9-0-61-0 Tilkeratne Dilshan 75 (83b 6x4 2x6) Shoaib Akhtar 7-0-53-1 | |
| 31.1 | Shoaib Akhtar to Mahela Jayawardene, 0, 150.09kph, That one goes on straight. M Jayawardene hangs on the back foot and blocks it. No runs taken |
| 31.2 | Shoaib Akhtar to Mahela Jayawardene, 1, 150.66kph, S Akhtar is working up a good head of steam here and he hits a short length on middle. M Jayawardene swats this one. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 31.3 | Shoaib Akhtar to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1lb, 143.04kph, Oh beaten comprehensively there. One more to the total |
| 31.4 | Shoaib Akhtar to Mahela Jayawardene, 6, 147.57kph, That continues on straight. M Jayawardene plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing. Going going gone! Six |
| 31.5 | Shoaib Akhtar to Mahela Jayawardene, 0, 145.19kph, short and straight. No runs taken |
| 31.6 | Shoaib Akhtar to Mahela Jayawardene, 4, 148.51kph, S Akhtar hurls this through and he maintains a middle stump line. That runs towards the boundary. Four runs |
| End of over 32 (12 runs) Sri Lanka 243 / 2 (RR: 7.59, RRR: 8.00) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 145 runs to win at 8.06 runs per over | |
| Tilkeratne Dilshan 75* (84b 6x4 2x6) Shoaib Akhtar 8-0-64-1 Mahela Jayawardene 16 (13b 2x4 1x6) Saeed Ajmal 9-0-61-0 | |
| 32.1 | Saeed Ajmal to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 81.63kph, A little more pace on this one. Big turn from the spinner. T Dilshan late cuts but can't time it properly and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 32.2 | Saeed Ajmal to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 61.68kph, S Ajmal tosses this one up to T Dilshan. Excellent timing from T Dilshan as he plays a late cut |
| 32.3 | Saeed Ajmal to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1, 67.02kph, S Ajmal puts lots of revolutions on this delivery. Well-timed late cut there. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 32.4 | Saeed Ajmal to Mahela Jayawardene, 0, 67.98kph, M Jayawardene plays it gently through the leg side. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 32.5 | Saeed Ajmal to Mahela Jayawardene, 0, 59.99kph, Hit straight to the fielder |
| 32.6 | Saeed Ajmal to Mahela Jayawardene, 0, 61.43kph, S Ajmal floats a delivery to M Jayawardene. Big turn from the spinner. M Jayawardene puts bat to ball but mistimes it. No run |
| Not the best of outings from S Ajmal. He'll want to forget this in a hurry. | |
| Saeed Ajmal 0 / 62 in 10.0 overs, 0 maidens | |
| End of over 33 (1 runs) Sri Lanka 244 / 2 (RR: 7.39, RRR: 8.41) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 144 runs to win at 8.47 runs per over | |
| Tilkeratne Dilshan 76* (87b 6x4 2x6) Saeed Ajmal 10-0-62-0 Mahela Jayawardene 16 (16b 2x4 1x6) Shoaib Akhtar 8-0-64-1 | |
| Umar Gul will start a new spell. | |
| 33.1 | Umar Gul to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 140.99kph, U Gul hurls this through. Wicket to wicket delivery |
| 33.2 | Umar Gul to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 140.96kph, No run |
| 33.3 | Umar Gul to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1lb, 140.92kph, That continues on straight. T Dilshan swishes at this one and misses. One more to the total |
| 33.4 | Umar Gul to Mahela Jayawardene, 1, 136.65kph, good and straight. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic on-drive. Single taken |
| 33.5 | Umar Gul to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1lb, 140.86kph, U Gul is working up a good head of steam here and he hits a short length just outside leg. T Dilshan swishes at this one and misses. One more |
| 33.6 | Umar Gul to Mahela Jayawardene, 1lb, 140.83kph, U Gul bowls this gun-barrel straight. M Jayawardene swishes at this one and misses. One more |
| End of over 34 (4 runs) Sri Lanka 248 / 2 (RR: 7.29, RRR: 8.69) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 140 runs to win at 8.75 runs per over | |
| Mahela Jayawardene 17* (18b 2x4 1x6) Umar Gul 5-0-27-1 Tilkeratne Dilshan 76 (91b 6x4 2x6) Saeed Ajmal 10-0-62-0 | |
| Shahid Afridi will start a new spell. | |
| 34.1 | Shahid Afridi to Mahela Jayawardene, 1, 70.58kph, S Afridi floats a delivery to M Jayawardene. Gentle leggie turns away from the batsman. Excellent timing from M Jayawardene as he plays a pull. That is an excellent call by M Jayawardene. One run |
| 34.2 | Shahid Afridi to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1, 60.00kph, T Dilshan puts bat to ball but mistimes it. The batsmen only take one |
| 34.3 | Shahid Afridi to Mahela Jayawardene, 1, 65.79kph, S Afridi gives this one some air. Gentle leggie turns away from the batsman. Well-timed sweep there. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 34.4 | Shahid Afridi to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 2, 61.20kph, He finds a fraction of turn off the surface. Spanked through the off side. Great late cut. Two runs taken. The return is over the stumps |
| 34.5 | Shahid Afridi to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1, 60.00kph, S Afridi floats a delivery to T Dilshan and he plays it gently through the leg side. That is an excellent call by T Dilshan. One run |
| 34.6 | Shahid Afridi to Mahela Jayawardene, 2, 60.91kph, Breaks away from just off the straight. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic pull. M Jayawardene collects two |
| End of over 35 (8 runs) Sri Lanka 256 / 2 (RR: 7.31, RRR: 8.73) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 132 runs to win at 8.80 runs per over | |
| Tilkeratne Dilshan 80* (94b 6x4 2x6) Shahid Afridi 4-0-27-0 Mahela Jayawardene 21 (21b 2x4 1x6) Umar Gul 5-0-27-1 | |
| 35.1 | Umar Gul to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1, 138.84kph, U Gul flings this through at decent pace. That continues on straight. T Dilshan plays a punchy on-drive. They take a single |
| 35.2 | Umar Gul to Mahela Jayawardene, 1, 138.67kph, Not much movement from this surface. M Jayawardene puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more to the total |
| 35.3 | Umar Gul to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 137.29kph, U Gul puts his back into this delivery. T Dilshan struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 35.4 | Umar Gul to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 140.74kph, U Gul hurls this through and he maintains a middle stump line. Not in the gap |
| 35.5 | Umar Gul to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 135.41kph, U Gul flings this through at decent pace. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. T Dilshan rightly sends him back |
| 35.6 | Umar Gul to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1lb, 137.59kph, U Gul puts his back into this delivery. T Dilshan misses it completely. One more |
| End of over 36 (3 runs) Sri Lanka 259 / 2 (RR: 7.19, RRR: 9.14) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 129 runs to win at 9.21 runs per over | |
| Tilkeratne Dilshan 81* (99b 6x4 2x6) Umar Gul 6-0-29-1 Mahela Jayawardene 22 (22b 2x4 1x6) Shahid Afridi 4-0-27-0 | |
| 36.1 | Shahid Afridi to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1, 65.60kph, The straight one now. T Dilshan plays a punchy late cut. Single taken |
| 36.2 | Shahid Afridi to Mahela Jayawardene, 0, 72.08kph, S Afridi tosses this one up to M Jayawardene and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 36.3 | Shahid Afridi to Mahela Jayawardene, 0, 60.00kph, S Afridi floats a delivery to M Jayawardene and he gets this one to grip and turn. Hit straight to the fielder at mid-on. No run |
| 36.4 | Shahid Afridi to Mahela Jayawardene, 4, 67.68kph, S Afridi gives this one some air. Not finding much turn off this surface. Well-timed square drive there. That went to the boundary in a flash |
| 36.5 | Shahid Afridi to Mahela Jayawardene, 1, 63.02kph, short length just outside leg stump. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic on-drive. Hit straight to the fielder. The batsman scamper a quick single |
| 36.6 | Shahid Afridi to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 6, 67.22kph, Gentle leggie turns away from the batsman. T Dilshan plays an extravagant on-drive. Glorious timing. T Dilshan hammers this for six |
| End of over 37 (12 runs) Sri Lanka 271 / 2 (RR: 7.32, RRR: 8.92) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 117 runs to win at 9.00 runs per over | |
| Mahela Jayawardene 27* (26b 3x4 1x6) Shahid Afridi 5-0-39-0 Tilkeratne Dilshan 88 (101b 6x4 3x6) Umar Gul 6-0-29-1 | |
| 37.1 | Umar Gul to Mahela Jayawardene, 1, 136.66kph, U Gul hits a short length on middle. The batsmen only take one |
| 37.2 | Umar Gul to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 136.65kph, U Gul puts his back into this delivery. Short and straight. T Dilshan played that with soft hands. Not in the gap |
| 37.3 | Umar Gul to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1, 135.50kph, short length just outside leg stump. T Dilshan late cuts but can't time it properly. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 37.4 | Umar Gul to Mahela Jayawardene, 2, 132.81kph, U Gul is working up a decent pace here and he pitches that one just outside leg. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed hook. M Jayawardene takes a couple of runs |
| And that's the 50 run partnership! Excellent batting from this pair. | |
| 37.5 | Umar Gul to Mahela Jayawardene, 1, 140.56kph, M Jayawardene late cuts but can't time it properly. Single taken |
| 37.6 | Umar Gul to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 2, 140.52kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic upper cut. The ball beats the infielder and the batsmen run a couple |
| End of over 38 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 278 / 2 (RR: 7.32, RRR: 9.08) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 110 runs to win at 9.17 runs per over | |
| Mahela Jayawardene 31* (29b 3x4 1x6) Umar Gul 7-0-36-1 Tilkeratne Dilshan 91 (104b 6x4 3x6) Shahid Afridi 5-0-39-0 | |
| 38.1 | Shahid Afridi to Mahela Jayawardene, 1, 65.97kph, M Jayawardene square drives but can't time it properly. One more to the total |
| 38.2 | Shahid Afridi to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1, 60.00kph, S Afridi gives this one some air. The leggie now and it turns away from the batsman. T Dilshan puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Easy single to be had there |
| 38.3 | Shahid Afridi to Mahela Jayawardene, 1, 60.00kph, S Afridi gets this one to grip and turn. M Jayawardene on-drives but can't time it properly. Single taken |
| 38.4 | Shahid Afridi to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1, 60.48kph, T Dilshan puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more to the total |
| 38.5 | Shahid Afridi to Mahela Jayawardene, 0, 61.68kph, S Afridi tosses this one up to M Jayawardene and he struggles to negotiate that one and just manages to get under it |
| 38.6 | Shahid Afridi to Mahela Jayawardene, 1, 68.25kph, That one goes on straight with the arm. M Jayawardene puts bat to ball but mistimes it. The batsmen only take one |
| End of over 39 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 283 / 2 (RR: 7.26, RRR: 9.45) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 105 runs to win at 9.55 runs per over | |
| Mahela Jayawardene 34* (33b 3x4 1x6) Shahid Afridi 6-0-44-0 Tilkeratne Dilshan 93 (106b 6x4 3x6) Umar Gul 7-0-36-1 | |
| 39.1 | Umar Gul to Mahela Jayawardene, 0, 140.53kph, U Gul hits a short length on middle. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed on-drive |
| 39.2 | Umar Gul to Mahela Jayawardene, 3, 134.80kph, short and straight. Made a hash of it and allows the batsmen to take three |
| 39.3 | Umar Gul to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 6, 136.92kph, U Gul hits a short length on middle. T Dilshan swats this one. An audacious shot from T Dilshan. Six runs |
| 39.4 | Umar Gul to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 1, 137.94kph, U Gul maintains an off stump line. T Dilshan plays a punchy on-drive. The batsmen only take one |
| T Dilshan brings up his hundred. | |
| 39.5 | Umar Gul to Mahela Jayawardene, 1lb, 133.39kph, U Gul flings this through at decent pace. Oh beaten comprehensively there. One more to the total |
| 39.6 | Umar Gul to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 0, 140.37kph, T Dilshan puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Hit straight to the fielder at forward square leg. No run |
| End of over 40 (11 runs) Sri Lanka 294 / 2 (RR: 7.35, RRR: 9.30) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 94 runs to win at 9.40 runs per over | |
| Mahela Jayawardene 37* (36b 3x4 1x6) Umar Gul 8-0-46-1 Tilkeratne Dilshan 100 (109b 6x4 4x6) Shahid Afridi 6-0-44-0 | |
| Waqar Younis will start a new spell. | |
| Sri Lanka has taken the batting powerplay. | |
| 40.1 | Waqar Younis to Mahela Jayawardene, 1, 148.37kph, W Younis is working up a good head of steam here. That continues on straight. M Jayawardene pushes this ball through the off side. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 40.2 | Waqar Younis to Tilkeratne Dilshan, 3, 150.01kph, W Younis hurls this through and he pitches that one just outside leg. They scramble three. Excellent communication between these two |
| 40.3 | Waqar Younis to Mahela Jayawardene, WIDE, This delivery just skims past M Jayawardene's pads. Unlucky to be called wide |
| 40.3 | Waqar Younis to Mahela Jayawardene, 1, 141.39kph, M Jayawardene pushes this ball through the off side. The batsmen only take one |
| 40.4 | Waqar Younis to Tilkeratne Dilshan, OUT, 148.90kph, W Younis is working up a good head of steam here. T Dilshan was in no position to play that stroke. Rapped on the pads. Loud appeal by W Younis and given by T Hill! |
| Tilkeratne Dilshan lbw W Younis 103 (180m 111b 6x4 4x6) SR: 92.79 | |
| The new batsman is Arvinda De Silva. | |
| 40.5 | Waqar Younis to Arvinda De Silva, 0, 146.96kph, short length just outside leg stump. A De Silva struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 40.6 | Waqar Younis to Arvinda De Silva, 1, 147.93kph, W Younis pitches that one just outside leg. A De Silva swats this one. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| End of over 41 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 301 / 3 (RR: 7.34, RRR: 9.56) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 87 runs to win at 9.67 runs per over | |
| Arvinda De Silva 1* (2b 0x4 0x6) Waqar Younis 9-0-62-1 Mahela Jayawardene 39 (38b 3x4 1x6) Umar Gul 8-0-46-1 | |
| Shahid Afridi will start a new spell. | |
| 41.1 | Shahid Afridi to Arvinda De Silva, 6, 69.95kph, S Afridi gives this one some air. Gentle leggie turns away from the batsman. Crunched through the off side. Well executed square drive. A De Silva hammers this for six |
| 41.2 | Shahid Afridi to Arvinda De Silva, 1, 60.00kph, A De Silva puts bat to ball but mistimes it. That is a comfortable single |
| 41.3 | Shahid Afridi to Mahela Jayawardene, 2, 60.00kph, S Afridi floats a delivery to M Jayawardene. Short length on middle stump. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic late cut. Two more runs |
| 41.4 | Shahid Afridi to Mahela Jayawardene, 0, 65.89kph, That one goes on straight with the arm. Bouncer! M Jayawardene sways away and lets it go through |
| 41.5 | Shahid Afridi to Mahela Jayawardene, 1, 60.00kph, M Jayawardene plays an extravagant leg glance. Glorious timing. One more to the total |
| 41.6 | Shahid Afridi to Arvinda De Silva, 0, 74.16kph, S Afridi gives this one some air. A De Silva defends with a straight bat |
| End of over 42 (10 runs) Sri Lanka 311 / 3 (RR: 7.40, RRR: 9.50) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 77 runs to win at 9.63 runs per over | |
| Mahela Jayawardene 42* (41b 3x4 1x6) Shahid Afridi 7-0-54-0 Arvinda De Silva 8 (5b 0x4 1x6) Waqar Younis 9-0-62-1 | |
| 42.1 | Waqar Younis to Mahela Jayawardene, 0, 145.61kph, W Younis maintains a middle stump line. Excellent timing from M Jayawardene as he plays an on-drive. Is quick to cut off the single |
| 42.2 | Waqar Younis to Mahela Jayawardene, 0, 143.97kph, short and straight. M Jayawardene played that with soft hands. Not in the gap |
| 42.3 | Waqar Younis to Mahela Jayawardene, 6, 146.56kph, W Younis is working up a good head of steam here. That continues on straight. M Jayawardene lofts this one and the ball just clears the ropes |
| 42.4 | Waqar Younis to Mahela Jayawardene, 1, 148.81kph, short and straight. M Jayawardene plays it gently through the off side. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 42.5 | Waqar Younis to Arvinda De Silva, 0, 146.61kph, A De Silva on-drives but can't time it properly. Not in the gap |
| 42.6 | Waqar Younis to Arvinda De Silva, 2, 143.05kph, W Younis maintains a middle stump line. Two runs |
| Not the best of outings from W Younis. He'll want to forget this in a hurry. | |
| Waqar Younis 1 / 71 in 10.0 overs, 0 maidens | |
| End of over 43 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 320 / 3 (RR: 7.44, RRR: 9.57) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 68 runs to win at 9.71 runs per over | |
| Mahela Jayawardene 49* (45b 3x4 2x6) Waqar Younis 10-0-71-1 Arvinda De Silva 10 (7b 0x4 1x6) Shahid Afridi 7-0-54-0 | |
| 43.1 | Shahid Afridi to Mahela Jayawardene, 1, 79.69kph, Gentle leggie turns away from the batsman. M Jayawardene plays an extravagant late cut. Glorious timing. One more |
| That's M Jayawardene's 50! Well played. | |
| 43.2 | Shahid Afridi to Arvinda De Silva, 1, 62.70kph, Excellent timing from A De Silva as he plays a leg glance. Misfields allowing the batsman to go through for the single |
| 43.3 | Shahid Afridi to Mahela Jayawardene, 2, 78.29kph, Breaks away from just off the straight. M Jayawardene swats this one and he collects two |
| 43.4 | Shahid Afridi to Mahela Jayawardene, 1, 74.39kph, S Afridi gets this one to grip and turn. M Jayawardene pushes this ball through the off side. Single taken |
| 43.5 | Shahid Afridi to Arvinda De Silva, 0, 62.37kph, S Afridi gives this one some air. Gentle leggie turns away from the batsman. A De Silva puts bat to ball but mistimes it and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 43.6 | Shahid Afridi to Arvinda De Silva, 4, 70.60kph, S Afridi gets this one to grip and turn. Four runs |
| End of over 44 (9 runs) Sri Lanka 329 / 3 (RR: 7.48, RRR: 9.67) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 59 runs to win at 9.83 runs per over | |
| Mahela Jayawardene 53* (48b 3x4 2x6) Shahid Afridi 8-0-63-0 Arvinda De Silva 15 (10b 1x4 1x6) Waqar Younis 10-0-71-1 | |
| Shoaib Akhtar will start a new spell. | |
| 44.1 | Shoaib Akhtar to Mahela Jayawardene, 0, 149.19kph, Not much movement from this surface. No run |
| 44.2 | Shoaib Akhtar to Mahela Jayawardene, 0, 141.64kph, S Akhtar is working up a good head of steam here. Short length just outside leg stump. Bouncer! M Jayawardene sways away |
| 44.3 | Shoaib Akhtar to Mahela Jayawardene, 1, 150.06kph, S Akhtar hurls this through. Not much movement from this surface. M Jayawardene puts bat to ball but mistimes it. Easy single to be had there |
| 44.4 | Shoaib Akhtar to Arvinda De Silva, 0, 151.34kph, S Akhtar hits a short length just outside leg. Crunched through the off side. Well executed late cut. A De Silva struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 44.5 | Shoaib Akhtar to Arvinda De Silva, NO BALL, 146.35kph, Not much movement from this surface. A De Silva pushes this ball through the off side. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| Free hit coming up... | |
| 44.5 | Shoaib Akhtar to Mahela Jayawardene, 1, 151.36kph, S Akhtar bowls this gun-barrel straight. Hit straight to the fielder. Single taken |
| 44.6 | Shoaib Akhtar to Arvinda De Silva, 1, 141.27kph, S Akhtar hurls this through. Wicket to wicket delivery. A De Silva puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more |
| End of over 45 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 334 / 3 (RR: 7.42, RRR: 10.60) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 54 runs to win at 10.80 runs per over | |
| Arvinda De Silva 17* (13b 1x4 1x6) Shoaib Akhtar 9-0-69-1 Mahela Jayawardene 55 (52b 3x4 2x6) Shahid Afridi 8-0-63-0 | |
| 45.1 | Shahid Afridi to Arvinda De Silva, 1, 69.99kph, A hint of turn away from. A De Silva late cuts but doesn't time it at all. One more |
| 45.2 | Shahid Afridi to Mahela Jayawardene, 1lb, 62.49kph, The leggie now and it turns away from the batsman. M Jayawardene swishes at this one and misses. One more |
| 45.3 | Shahid Afridi to Arvinda De Silva, 1, 67.19kph, S Afridi tosses this one up to A De Silva. Full length on middle stump. A De Silva plays it gently through the leg side. They take a single |
| 45.4 | Shahid Afridi to Mahela Jayawardene, 1, 60.46kph, S Afridi gets this one to grip and turn. M Jayawardene plays a punchy late cut. That is a comfortable single |
| 45.5 | Shahid Afridi to Arvinda De Silva, 1lb, 62.34kph, S Afridi gives this one some air. The leggie now and it turns away from the batsman. That is an ungainly shot - A De Silva is lucky not to have edged that. One more |
| 45.6 | Shahid Afridi to Mahela Jayawardene, 6, 60.00kph, That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cut. Shouts of "catch it" but can only look on as the ball clears the ropes |
| End of over 46 (11 runs) Sri Lanka 345 / 3 (RR: 7.50, RRR: 10.50) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 43 runs to win at 10.75 runs per over | |
| Arvinda De Silva 19* (16b 1x4 1x6) Shahid Afridi 9-0-72-0 Mahela Jayawardene 62 (55b 3x4 3x6) Shoaib Akhtar 9-0-69-1 | |
| 46.1 | Shoaib Akhtar to Arvinda De Silva, 0, 151.33kph, S Akhtar is working up a good head of steam here and he maintains a tight line on middle. Well-timed late cut there. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. A De Silva rightly sends him back |
| 46.2 | Shoaib Akhtar to Arvinda De Silva, NO BALL, 151.08kph, S Akhtar hurls this through. Wicket to wicket delivery. A De Silva puts bat to ball but mistimes it. The batsmen only take one |
| Free hit coming up... | |
| 46.2 | Shoaib Akhtar to Mahela Jayawardene, 2, 151.17kph, That continues on straight. M Jayawardene pushes hard for two. Excellent running |
| 46.3 | Shoaib Akhtar to Mahela Jayawardene, OUT, 142.75kph, S Akhtar maintains a middle stump line. M Jayawardene was in no position to play that stroke. J Miandad is after it and takes a spectacular catch! |
| Mahela Jayawardene c J Miandad b S Akhtar 64 (73m 57b 3x4 3x6) SR: 112.28 | |
| The new batsman is Hashan Tillakaratne. | |
| 46.4 | Shoaib Akhtar to Hashan Tillakaratne, 1, 148.05kph, S Akhtar is working up a good head of steam here. Short length outside off stump. H Tillakaratne cuts but can't time it properly. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 46.5 | Shoaib Akhtar to Arvinda De Silva, 1, 139.10kph, S Akhtar maintains a middle stump line. A De Silva puts bat to ball but mistimes it. One more |
| 46.6 | Shoaib Akhtar to Hashan Tillakaratne, 6, 147.88kph, short and straight. H Tillakaratne swats this one and he lofts this one and the ball just clears the ropes |
| Not the best of outings from S Akhtar. He'll want to forget this in a hurry. | |
| Shoaib Akhtar 2 / 81 in 10.0 overs, 0 maidens | |
| End of over 47 (12 runs) Sri Lanka 357 / 4 (RR: 7.60, RRR: 10.00) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 31 runs to win at 10.33 runs per over | |
| Arvinda De Silva 21* (19b 1x4 1x6) Shoaib Akhtar 10-0-81-2 Hashan Tillakaratne 7 (2b 0x4 1x6) Shahid Afridi 9-0-72-0 | |
| Umar Gul will start a new spell. | |
| 47.1 | Umar Gul to Arvinda De Silva, 2, 135.96kph, U Gul flings this through at decent pace. Short and straight. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic cut. Two runs taken. The return is over the stumps |
| 47.2 | Umar Gul to Arvinda De Silva, 1, 135.60kph, U Gul flings this through at decent pace and he hits a short length just outside leg. A De Silva on-drives but can't time it properly. Tight run! The batsmen complete the single in the end |
| 47.3 | Umar Gul to Hashan Tillakaratne, 0, 140.19kph, U Gul bowls this gun-barrel straight. Defensively played. No run |
| 47.4 | Umar Gul to Hashan Tillakaratne, 1, 136.76kph, That continues on straight. Aggressive on-drive from H Tillakaratne. Single taken |
| 47.5 | Umar Gul to Arvinda De Silva, 0, 140.50kph, U Gul pitches that one just outside leg. Bouncer! A De Silva sways away |
| 47.6 | Umar Gul to Arvinda De Silva, 1, 134.87kph, U Gul flings this through at decent pace. A De Silva plays it gently through the leg side. They take a single |
| End of over 48 (5 runs) Sri Lanka 362 / 4 (RR: 7.54, RRR: 12.50) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 26 runs to win at 13.00 runs per over | |
| Arvinda De Silva 25* (23b 1x4 1x6) Umar Gul 9-0-51-1 Hashan Tillakaratne 8 (4b 0x4 1x6) Shoaib Akhtar 10-0-81-2 | |
| Shahid Afridi will start a new spell. | |
| 48.1 | Shahid Afridi to Arvinda De Silva, 3, 60.00kph, A De Silva plays an extravagant late cut. Glorious timing. A De Silva did not quite get hold of this. They do well to run three |
| 48.2 | Shahid Afridi to Hashan Tillakaratne, 0, 60.00kph, Breaks into just off the straight. The non-striker calls for a non-existent run. H Tillakaratne rightly sends him back |
| 48.3 | Shahid Afridi to Hashan Tillakaratne, 1b, 60.00kph, H Tillakaratne swishes at this one and misses. One more to the total |
| 48.4 | Shahid Afridi to Arvinda De Silva, 1lb, 60.00kph, A De Silva is beaten by the movement. One more |
| 48.5 | Shahid Afridi to Hashan Tillakaratne, 1, 60.00kph, S Afridi floats a delivery to H Tillakaratne. Crunched through the leg side. Well executed leg glance. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| 48.6 | Shahid Afridi to Arvinda De Silva, 1lb, 60.00kph, A hint of turn away from. A De Silva is beaten all ends up. This is excellent bowling. One more |
| Not the best of outings from S Afridi. He'll want to forget this in a hurry. | |
| Shahid Afridi 0 / 76 in 10.0 overs, 0 maidens | |
| End of over 49 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 369 / 4 (RR: 7.53, RRR: 18.00) | |
| Sri Lanka requires 19 runs to win at 19.00 runs per over | |
| Arvinda De Silva 28* (26b 1x4 1x6) Shahid Afridi 10-0-76-0 Hashan Tillakaratne 9 (7b 0x4 1x6) Umar Gul 9-0-51-1 | |
| 49.1 | Umar Gul to Arvinda De Silva, 0, 134.93kph, short and straight. A De Silva plays it gently through the leg side |
| 49.2 | Umar Gul to Arvinda De Silva, 0, 140.44kph, U Gul hurls this through. Wicket to wicket delivery. A De Silva puts bat to ball but mistimes it and he struck that too firmly to take the single |
| 49.3 | Umar Gul to Arvinda De Silva, 4, 137.35kph, Excellent timing and placement. Four |
| 49.4 | Umar Gul to Arvinda De Silva, 1, 134.78kph, U Gul is working up a decent pace here. That sped away like a tracer bullet. Fantastic late cut. Can't get this past the fielder. One more |
| 49.5 | Umar Gul to Hashan Tillakaratne, 1, 138.93kph, U Gul bowls this gun-barrel straight. H Tillakaratne plays it gently through the leg side. One more |
| 49.6 | Umar Gul to Arvinda De Silva, 1, 136.23kph, U Gul maintains a tight line on middle. A De Silva late cuts but can't time it properly. Sloppy fielding results in an extra run |
| A tad expensive from U Gul, but a decent outing for him today. | |
| Umar Gul 1 / 58 in 10.0 overs, 0 maidens | |
| End of over 50 (7 runs) Sri Lanka 376 / 4 (RR: 7.52, RRR: 11.00) | |
| Arvinda De Silva 34* (31b 2x4 1x6) Umar Gul 10-0-58-1 Hashan Tillakaratne 10 (8b 0x4 1x6) Shahid Afridi 10-0-76-0 | |
| Close of innings: Sri Lanka - 376 / 4 | |
Tilkeratne Dilshan 103 (111) Michael Hussey 80 (58) Shoaib Akhtar 2 / 81 Umar Gul 1 / 58 | |
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| Pakistan - 387 / 5 Overs 50 RPO: 7.74 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Extras: 38 WD: 11 NB: 10 B: 1 LB: 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| FOW: 1/129 2/225 3/300 4/349 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sri Lanka - 376 / 4 Overs 50 RPO: 7.52 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Extras: 37 WD: 6 NB: 3 B: 5 LB: 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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What a finish! A nail-biter to the very end. Well played to both teams, but in the end, there can be only one winner. Pakistan will breathe a sigh of relief after today's match and will be hoping to be more authoritative in the next one. The pitch was a bowler's graveyard and did not offer much assistance in the way of swing, seam or spin. These two teams were fairly evenly matched so it was tough to predict the outcome. That being said Pakistan proved to be the stronger in the end and snatched victory. MATCH NOTES ----------- Pakistan wins by 11 runs MoM: T Dilshan Pakistan 387/5 50 overs Sri Lanka 376/4 50 overs Pakistan . Saeed Anwar 50 off 56 balls in 80 min . Javed Miandad 50 off 50 balls in 62 min . AB de Villiers 50 off 36 balls in 48 min . Batting powerplay taken at over 35 . Inzamam-ul-Haq 50 off 46 balls in 67 min Sri Lanka . Michael Hussey 50 off 35 balls in 47 min . Tilkeratne Dilshan 50 off 57 balls in 97 min . Tilkeratne Dilshan 100 off 109 balls in 174 min . Batting powerplay taken at over 40 . Mahela Jayawardene 50 off 47 balls in 57 min |
Thrilling match but not the result I wanted. 2-0 down in a 5 match series. 
